Noun
luteum (plural lutea)
corpus luteum
Also in the cortex is the corpus luteum derived from the follicles. Source: Internet
By blocking this function of the corpus luteum, high doses of vitamin C (1000+ mg) are theorized to induce an early miscarriage. Source: Internet
Proliferation is induced by estrogen (follicular phase of menstrual cycle), and later changes in this layer are engendered by progesterone from the corpus luteum (luteal phase). Source: Internet