Luteum
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Luteum
Luteum (pronounced: loo-tee-uhm) is a term derived from the Latin word 'luteus', meaning 'yellow'. It is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to the corpus luteum, a temporary endocrine structure involved in ovulation and early pregnancy.
Etymology
The term 'luteum' is derived from the Latin word 'luteus', which means 'yellow'. This is in reference to the yellowish color of the corpus luteum in the ovary.
Related Terms
- Corpus Luteum: A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that is involved in the production of relatively high levels of progesterone, moderate levels of estradiol, and inhibin A.
- Luteal Phase: The latter phase of the menstrual cycle or the earlier phase of the estrous cycle, during which the corpus luteum is present.
- Luteinizing Hormone: A hormone produced by gonadotropic cells in the anterior pituitary gland, it triggers ovulation and development of the corpus luteum.
- Progesterone: A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Luteum
- Wikipedia's article - Luteum
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