- granulosa
- SYN: stratum granulosum folliculi ovarici vesiculosi.
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gran·u·lo·sa (gran″u-loґsə) pertaining to the cells of the cumulus oophorus; see also under cell.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
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granulosa — formación de una masa de gránulos Diccionario ilustrado de Términos Médicos.. Alvaro Galiano. 2010 … Diccionario médico
granulosa — ● granulosa nom féminin Partie du follicule ovarien qui se transforme en corps jaune … Encyclopédie Universelle
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granulosa lutein cell — n any of the relatively large pale staining lutein cells of the corpus luteum that are derived from granulosa cells, have long microvilli projecting from the cell surface, and secrete primarily progesterone compare THECA LUTEIN CELL … Medical dictionary
Granulosa cells — A granulosa cell is a somatic cell found closely associated with the developing female gamete (called an oocyte or egg) in the ovary of mammals. Anatomy and functionIn the primary ovarian follicle and later in follicle development… … Wikipedia
granulosa cell — noun Etymology: New Latin granulosa, from feminine of granulosus granulose Date: 1936 one of the estrogen secreting cells of the epithelial lining of a graafian follicle or its follicular precursor … New Collegiate Dictionary
granulosa cell carcinoma — a granulosa cell tumor that has undergone malignant transformation … Medical dictionary
granulosa-lutein cells — lutein cells of the corpus luteum derived from granulosa cells … Medical dictionary
granulosa-theca cell tumor — an ovarian tumor predominantly composed of either granulosa cells (follicular cells) or theca cells, and often associated with excessive production of estrogen, with hyperplasia and carcinoma of the endometrium. When luteinized, i.e., having… … Medical dictionary
