luteal

adjective lu·te·al \ˈlü-tē-əl\

Definition of LUTEAL

: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation <the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle>

1920

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adjective lu·te·al \ˈlüt-ē-əl\

: of, relating to, characterized by, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation <the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle> <luteal activity>

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