present participle of luteinize

Causing development of the corpus luteum

(biochemistry) A hormone, produced by anterior part of the pituitary gland, that stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in female mammals, and the production of androgens by male mammals.

(inorganic chemistry) Any oxide of lutetium, but especially the white solid Lu₂O₃ (lutecia)

lutetium oxide

simple past tense and past participle of luteinize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of luteinize

plural of lutenist

(music) Resembling a lute in form or sound

(anatomy) macula (yellow spot in the human eye)