Term Name:	corpus luteum
Synonyms:	corpora lutea, corpus luteum of ovary, luteal gland, ovarian corpus luteum
Definition:	A transient endocrine gland that develops from the postovulatory or atretic follicles and secretes progesterone; it is thought to be related to egg retention[PMID].
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002512]