Term: corpus luteum: yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum; it degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy has begun
Candidate hypernym: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream → 1
Candidate hypernym: genus angelica: biennial or perennial herbs of the northern hemisphere; have a taproot → 0
Candidate hypernym: stupefaction: the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic → 0
Candidate hypernym: flesh: the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat → 0
Candidate hypernym: punctilio: strict observance of formalities → 0
Candidate hypernym: ephemerid: short-lived insect → 0
Candidate hypernym: succubus: a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men → 0
Candidate hypernym: guardian spirit: an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual → 0
Candidate hypernym: significance: the quality of being significant → 0
Candidate hypernym: latent heat: heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure → 0
Candidate hypernym: metropolitan: in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity → 0