How to Use corpus luteum in a Sentence
corpus luteum
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The other main kind of ovarian cyst is a corpus luteum cyst.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 2017-12-22
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During the luteal phase of your cycle, your body forms a corpus luteum, which is a ball of cells that form on your ovary.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 2024-07-22
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The sac does not dissolve after releasing the egg (corpus luteum cyst).
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 2024-08-14
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The corpus luteum is a little yellow blob (technically speaking) in the ovary.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 2011-06-10
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Luteal phase: This occurs after a follicle in the ovary releases the egg and changes into the corpus luteum.
—News & Views, Health, 2024-03-23
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Shortly after, that follicle develops a corpus luteum, which secretes hormones needed early in pregnancy.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 2022-09-26
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During this process, the remaining part of the mature follicle develops into the corpus luteum in preparation for potential nurturing of a pregnancy.
—Nikki Brown, ELLE, 2023-06-26
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