English Explanatory Dictionary

luteolysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The structural and functional degradation of the corpus luteum, occurring at the end of the luteal phase of both the estrous and menstrual cycles in the absence of pregnancy.

Word forms

luteolysis

Etymology

From luteo- + -lysis.

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