Definition of Luteinization

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Luteinization

1. Transformation of the mature ovarian follicle and its theca interna into a corpus luteum after ovulation; formation of luteal tissue, which appears yellow in some species. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Luteinization

luteal phase deficiency
lutecium
lutecium
luteciums
luted
lutefisk
lutefisks
luteic
lutein
lutein
luteinise
luteinised unruptured follicle syndrome
luteinising hormone
luteinising hormone releasing factor
luteinization (current term)
luteinization (current term)
luteinizations
luteinize
luteinized
luteinizes
luteinizing
luteinizing hormone
luteinizing hormone
luteinizing hormone-releasing factor
luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone-releasing factor
luteinizing principle
luteinoma
luteins
lutein cells

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