(organic chemistry) A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals.

To promote the development of the corpus luteum

present participle of luteinize

Causing development of the corpus luteum

simple past tense and past participle of luteinize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of luteinize

(physiology) The formation of the corpus luteum from a mature ovarian follicle.

plural of luteinization

plural of lutein

(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.