corpus luteum

corpora lutea

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].

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类型 Gland
身体系统 Endocrine
拉丁名称 corpora lutea
FMA ID 18619

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the corpus luteum?

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].

What body system is the corpus luteum part of?

The corpus luteum is part of the Endocrine.

What is the Latin name for the corpus luteum?

The Latin name for the corpus luteum is corpora lutea.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:18619 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002512 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.