corpus luteum

cor·pus·lu·teum

uncommon

noun

1.

yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum

Synonyms

corpus luteum

Related words

Broader terms

endocrine gland

Parts

Graafian follicle

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Grammar

noun
singular	corpus luteum
plural	corpus luteums

Nearby words

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