Corpus luteum
System
Reproductive
SNOMED CT
257943001
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].
Also known as corpora lutea, corpus luteum of ovary, ovarian corpus luteum — per UBERON
The Corpus luteum is a part of the Reproductive.