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Luteinization  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SHJMDZ1G-P

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