cumulus

(adjective)

A cluster of cells that surround the oocyte both in the ovarian follicle and after ovulation. These cells coordinate follicular development and oocyte maturation.

Related Terms

  • thecal
  • theca cells
  • estrogen
  • luteinizing hormone surge
  • progesterone

Examples of cumulus in the following topics:

  • Convection

    • This process is the driving power behind thunderheads—great cumulus clouds that rise as much as 20.0 km into the stratosphere.
    • Cumulus clouds are caused by water vapor that rises because of convection.
  • Hormonal Regulation of the Female Reproductive Cycle

    • In the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, the ovarian follicle undergoes cumulus expansion stimulated by FSH.
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