corpus luteum hormone: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “corpus luteum hormone” mean?
A steroid hormone, primarily progesterone, secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation.
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Meaning and Definition
A steroid hormone, primarily progesterone, secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation.
Any hormone produced by the corpus luteum, which is the temporary endocrine structure formed in the ovary after the release of an egg. Its primary function is to prepare the uterine lining for implantation and maintain early pregnancy.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical or spelling differences for this term.
Connotations
Identical, strictly technical.
Frequency
Equally rare outside medical and biological texts in both regions.
Grammar
How to Use “corpus luteum hormone” in a Sentence
The corpus luteum hormone [verb: prepares/maintains/stimulates] [noun: the endometrium/pregnancy].Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “corpus luteum hormone” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The structure begins to corpus luteum hormone... (Note: not a verb, no examples)
American English
- The structure begins to corpus luteum hormone... (Note: not a verb, no examples)
adverb
British English
- (Not applicable)
American English
- (Not applicable)
adjective
British English
- The corpus luteum hormone levels were measured.
- A corpus luteum hormone deficiency was suspected.
American English
- Corpus luteum hormone production is critical.
- The corpus luteum hormone assay results are pending.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used in reproductive biology, medicine, and veterinary science literature.
Everyday
Extremely rare; would only appear in specific health education contexts.
Technical
The primary context, used in endocrinology, obstetrics, gynaecology, and physiology.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “corpus luteum hormone”
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Antonyms of “corpus luteum hormone”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “corpus luteum hormone”
- Incorrect plural: 'corpus luteum hormones' (correct) vs. 'corpora lutea hormone' (incorrect for this phrase).
- Misspelling 'luteum' as 'luteam' or 'lutean'.
- Confusing it with hormones from other ovarian structures like follicles.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In most common usage, yes. Progesterone is the principal hormone secreted by the corpus luteum. However, the corpus luteum also produces other hormones like inhibin A and relaxin.
It forms in the ovary at the site of the follicle that released an egg during ovulation.
Medical professionals (especially obstetricians, gynaecologists, endocrinologists), reproductive biologists, veterinarians, and students in these fields.
A deficiency can lead to failure of the uterine lining to adequately support implantation, resulting in infertility or early miscarriage. It is sometimes treated with progesterone supplements.
A steroid hormone, primarily progesterone, secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation.
Corpus luteum hormone is usually technical/scientific in register.
Corpus luteum hormone: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkɔː.pəs ˈluː.ti.əm ˈhɔː.məʊn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkɔːr.pəs ˈluː.t̬i.əm ˈhɔːr.moʊn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: CORPUS (body) LUTEUM (yellow) HORMONE – the 'yellow body hormone' that supports pregnancy.
Conceptual Metaphor
The hormone as a 'maintenance signal' or 'preparatory chemical' sent from the ovarian structure to the uterus.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary hormone referred to by the term 'corpus luteum hormone'?