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Corpus luteum

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corpus lu·te·um (lt-m)
n.
A yellow, progesterone-secreting mass of cells that forms from a Graafian follicle after the release of a mature egg. Also called yellow body.
Corpus luteum
A small, yellow structure that forms in the ovary after an egg has been released.
Mentioned in: Ovarian Cysts
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With an increased baseline PdG reflecting more progesterone of adrenal origin in smokers, the decreased luteal-phase PdG levels we observed may indicate even lower corpus luteum contribution of progesterone to total excretion.
Cigarette smoking and effects on hormone function in premenopausal ... by Lasley, Bill L. / Environmental Health Perspectives
If a corpus luteum is present, she has already ovulated and may be pregnant.
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It is comprised of recruitment, selection, and growth of ovarian follicles, ovulation, transformation of the ruptured follicular tissue into a functional corpus luteum, and finally the death of the corpus luteum and the subsequent menses.
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