Term Name: | corpus luteum |
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Synonyms: | corpora lutea, corpus luteum of ovary, luteal gland, ovarian corpus luteum |
Definition: | A transient endocrine gland that develops from the postovulatory or atretic follicles and secretes progesterone; it is thought to be related to egg retention[PMID]. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002512] |