corpus luteum plural
cor·pus lu·te·um
The plural form of corpus luteum is corpora lutea
C cDefinitions
- noun plural corpus luteum Anatomy, Zoology. a ductless gland developed within the ovary by the reorganization of a Graafian follicle following ovulation. 1
- noun plural corpus luteum Pharmacology. an extract of this gland, usually of the hog or cow, the chief product of which is progesterone. 1