luteal

Adjective

Meaning

of or relating to the corpus luteum

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

humoral lutein ovarian endocrine splenetic glandular endocrine gland ductless gland luteine paralutein

Examples

Early treatment with ECPs containing only the progestin levonorgestrel has been show to impair the ovulatory process and luteal function. 83–87 p. 123: Combined emergency contraceptive pills. Source: Internet

Proliferation is induced by estrogen (follicular phase of menstrual cycle), and later changes in this layer are engendered by progesterone from the corpus luteum (luteal phase). Source: Internet

Kippley, p.154 The postovulatory ( luteal ) phase has a normal length of 12 to 16 days, Weschler, p.48. Source: Internet

However, many women have shorter luteal phases, and a few have longer luteal phases. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lute harpsichord lute turtle lute-backed luteal phase lutecia lutecian