D003338Level 7

Corpus Luteum

**Definition:** The yellow body derived from the ruptured OVARIAN FOLLICLE after OVULATION. The process of corpus luteum formation, LUTEINIZATION, is regulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE.

**Tree numbers:** - A05.360.319.114.630.278 - A06.300.312.497.278

**Synonyms:** - Corpora Lutea

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D008184Luteal Cells

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