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Corpus Luteum: A structure formed from the ovulated follicle in the ovary; secretes progesterone and estrogen.

Pacinian Corpuscles: Sensory receptors located deep in the epidermis that detect pressure and vibration.

Meissners Corpuscles: Sensory receptors concentrated in the epidermis of the fingers and lips that make these areas very sensitive to touch.

False unicorn (Chamaelirium luteum): Balances hormones, diuretic, aids in delayed or absent menstruation, also helps threatened miscarriage, in small dosages it eases vomiting associated with pregnancy.

Corpus Callosum: Tightly bundled nerve fibers that connect the right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum.

Corpus Christi Play: A religious play performed outdoors in the medieval period that enacts an event from the Bible, such as the story of Adam and Eve, Noah's flood, the crucifixion, and so on. The word is deriv . . . View Full Definition

Luteal Phase: The second half of the ovarian cycle when the corpus luteum is formed; occurs after ovulation.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG): A peptide hormone secreted by the chorion that prolongs the life of the corpus luteum and prevents the breakdown of the uterine lining.