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Preferred term

Corpus Luteum Maintenance  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Process of maintaining the functions of CORPORA LUTEA, specifically PROGESTERONE production which is regulated primarily by pituitary LUTEINIZING HORMONE in cycling females, and by PLACENTAL HORMONES in pregnant females. The ability to maintain luteal functions is important in PREGNANCY MAINTENANCE.

Entry terms

  • Luteal Maintenance
  • Maintenance of Luteal Function

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NDJRRD5C-G

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