luteolysis

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noun

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.

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Meanings

nounluteolysis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe 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.

Origin

From luteo- + -lysis.

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APA

luteolysis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/luteolysis

MLA

“luteolysis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/luteolysis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “luteolysis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/luteolysis.

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