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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. reproduction
  4. animal reproduction
  5. luteolysis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. luteolysis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. luteolysis
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. animal physiology
  5. animal reproduction
  6. luteolysis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal physiology
  5. animal reproduction
  6. luteolysis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal physiology
  5. animal reproduction
  6. luteolysis

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luteolysis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Degradation of corpus luteum. In the absence of pregnancy and diminishing trophic hormones, the corpus luteum undergoes luteolysis which is characterized by the involution and cessation of its endocrine function.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9477

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