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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

First Known Use of luteal

1920

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luteal

adjective lu·te·al \ ˈlüt-ē-əl \

medical Definition of luteal

: 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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