luteinization

luteinization definition - medical

lu·te·in·i·za·tion (lo͞oˌtē-ə-nĭ-zāˈshən)

noun
The transformation of the mature ovarian follicle into a corpus luteum.

Related Forms:

  • luˈte·in·izeˌ (lo͞oˈtē-ə-nīzˌ) verb

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