Definition that contains the corpus
- relaxin hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor
- left hemisphere the cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum that controls the right half of the body
- epiphysis a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
- secretory phase the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins
- callosotomy severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy)
- luteal phase the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins
- luteal of or relating to the corpus luteum
- right brain the cerebral hemisphere to the right of the corpus callosum that controls the left half of the body
- split-brain technique brain surgery on animals in which the corpus callosum (and sometimes the optic chiasm) is severed so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted
- epiphysis cerebri a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin