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.

Also identified as