ovarian granulosa cells
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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 cells — cells surrounding the vesicular ovarian follicle and forming the stratum granulosum and cumulus oophorus; after ovulation they are transformed into lutein cells … Medical dictionary
Ovarian follicle — Human ovarian follicle Latin folliculi ovarici primarii, folliculi ovarici vesiculosi Gray s … Wikipedia
Ovarian follicle atresia — is the periodic process in which immature ovarian follicles degenerate and are subsequently re absorbed during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. Typically around 20 follicles mature each month and only a single follicle is ovulated.… … Wikipedia
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
Ovarian cancer — (human) Classification and external resources Micrograph of a low malignant potential mucinous ovarian tumour. H E stain. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
granulosa tumor — granulosa cell tumor an ovarian tumor originating in the cells of the primordial membrana granulosa; it may be associated with excessive production of estrin, inducing endometrial hyperplasia with menorrhagia. See also granulosa theca cell t. and … Medical dictionary
Membrana granulosa — Section of vesicular ovarian follicle of cat. X 50. (Membrana granulosa labeled at upper left.) Gray s subject #266 1256 … Wikipedia
Clear-cell ovarian carcinoma — Micrograph of an ovarian clear cell carcinoma. H E stain. Clear cell ovarian tumors are part of the surface epithelial stromal tumor group of ovarian cancers, accounting for 6% of these cancers. Clear cell tumors are also associated with the… … Wikipedia
membrana granulosa — layers of cuboidal epithelial cells at the periphery of an ovarian follicle and surrounding the antrum or fluid filled cavity … Medical dictionary
