luteal

adjective

lu·te·al | \ˈlü-tē-əl

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Definition of luteal

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

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Those faintly balmy conditions are linked to a surge in progesterone in the latter half of the menstrual cycle, called the luteal phase. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "“Natural” birth-control app dogged by unwanted pregnancies gets FDA approval," 15 Aug. 2018

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The first known use of luteal was in 1920

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luteal

adjective

lu·te·al | \ˈlüt-ē-əl

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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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