Associations to the word «Luteal»

Wiktionary

LUTEAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to the corpus luteum
LUTEAL PHASE, noun. The latter part of the menstrual cycle, that occurs after ovulation, in which the corpus luteum secretes progesterone to prepare the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo.
LUTEAL PHASES, noun. Plural of luteal phase

Dictionary definition

LUTEAL, adjective. Of or relating to the corpus luteum.

Wise words

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