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
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: genus angelica: biennial or perennial herbs of the northern hemisphere; have a taproot
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: stupefaction: the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: flesh: the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: punctilio: strict observance of formalities
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: ephemerid: short-lived insect
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: succubus: a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: guardian spirit: an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: significance: the quality of being significant
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: latent heat: heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure
Broader: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | Unrelated: metropolitan: in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity