n
(anatomy) A yellow mass of cells that forms from an ovarian follicle during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in mammals; it secretes steroid hormones.
adj
Releasing two ova each ovarian cycle
adj
Relating to the fetus and the mother's pelvis.
n
(embryology) The attachment of the fertilized ovum to the uterus wall.
adv
Occurring or residing within the uterus or womb.
adj
Within the corpus luteum
adj
Located or taking place inside the uterus.
n
A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg.
adj
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the corpus luteum
n
The latter part of the menstrual cycle, that occurs after ovulation, in which the corpus luteum secretes progesterone to prepare the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo.
n
Alternative form of luteinization [(physiology) The formation of the corpus luteum from a mature ovarian follicle.]
adj
Alternative spelling of luteinizing [Causing development of the corpus luteum]
n
(physiology) The formation of the corpus luteum from a mature ovarian follicle.
adj
Causing development of the corpus luteum
n
The structural and functional degradation of the corpus luteum, occurring at the end of the luteal phase of both the estrous and menstrual cycles in the absence of pregnancy.
adj
That protects the functioning of the corpus luteum
n
A temporary form of luteolysis
adj
Alternative form of luteotropic [That stimulates the corpus luteum]
adj
That stimulates the corpus luteum
n
A phase of the oestrus cycle where the signs of oestrogen stimulation subside, the corpus luteum starts to form, and the uterine lining begins to secrete small amounts of progesterone.
adj
In the middle of a follicular phase
adj
In the middle of the corpus luteum
n
(medicine, informal) Short for monochorionic-diamniotic twin.
n
(medicine, informal) Short for monoamniotic-monochorionic twin.
n
A hemorrhagic mass of tissue in the uterus caused by a dead ovum.
n
(medicine) The quality of being monoamniotic.
n
(physiology) The implantation of the early embryo in the uterus
n
Infrequent or irregular anovulation
n
Infrequent or irregular ovulation
n
(physiology) The release of an ovum from an ovary.
adj
Alternative form of perilesional [Around a lesion.]
adj
(pathology) About the time of ovulation
adj
Around the time of ovulation.
n
The production of multiple ova in each ovulation
n
(medicine, colloquial) Placenta praevia or vasa praevia.
adj
In front of the germaria
n
The persistence of the corpus luteum following infertile copulation in some mammals
n
(medicine) A conjoined twin, or a pair of conjoined twins, exhibiting fusion of the sacrum.
n
(anatomy) The system of organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of reproduction.
n
(chiefly in the plural) The afterbirth, or placenta and membranes.
adj
Acquired (by an offspring) by contact with the mother
adj
Alternative form of transovarial [Via an ovary]
adj
(of triplets) Having three amniotic sacs
n
(physiology) The cycle of the thickening of the uterine lining in anticipation of an embryo implantation.
adj
Relating to the uterus and enclosed fetus of a pregnant woman
n
(anatomy) The womb, an organ of the female reproductive system in which the young are conceived and develop until birth.
n
The condition of fetal blood vessels crossing directly in front of the cervix opening (i.e. the birth canal)
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