Luteinization [luteinizace]

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Definition

Formation of CORPUS LUTEUM. This process includes capillary invasion of the ruptured OVARIAN FOLLICLE, hypertrophy of the GRANULOSA CELLS and the THECA CELLS, and the production of PROGESTERONE. Luteinization is regulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE.

DUI
D034461 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0405080
Previous indexing
Corpus Luteum (1966-2002)
History note
2003
Public note
2003