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Preferred term

Luteal Phase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The period in the MENSTRUAL CYCLE that follows OVULATION, characterized by the development of CORPUS LUTEUM, increase in PROGESTERONE production by the OVARY and secretion by the glandular epithelium of the ENDOMETRIUM. The luteal phase begins with ovulation and ends with the onset of MENSTRUATION.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Menstrual Cycle, Luteal Phase
  • Menstrual Cycle, Secretory Phase
  • Menstrual Secretory Phase
  • Postovulatory Phase

In other languages

  • French

  • Phase lutéale du cycle menstruel
  • Phase lutéale menstruelle
  • Phase post-ovulatoire
  • Phase postovulatoire
  • Phase sécrétoire du cycle menstruel

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RHHDT0JD-Z

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