[reproductive organ in female animals; in vertebrates, the ovary contains two functional parts, the ovarian follicle for the production of female germ cells (oogenesis); and the endocrine cells (granulosa cells, theca cells, and luteal cells) for the production of estrogens and progesterone. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0029939 - Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component
Relation/PAR: gonad
Body Part
Body System, Gynecologic
Relation/CHD: corpus luteum
Egg
graafian follicle