Corpus Luteum Definition

lo͝otē-əm

corpora-lutea

noun

A mass of yellow tissue formed in the ovary by a ruptured graafian follicle that has discharged its ovum: if the ovum is fertilized, this tissue secretes the hormone progesterone, needed to maintain pregnancy.

Webster's New World

A preparation containing this hormone, used in ovarian therapy; progesterone.

Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Corpus Luteum

Noun

Singular:

corpus luteum

Plural:

corpora lutea

Origin of Corpus Luteum

New Latin corpus lūteum Latin corpus body Latin lūteum neuter of lūteus yellow

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin corpus (“body”) + lūteum (“yellow”)

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