present participle of luteinize

Causing development of the corpus luteum

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

To promote the 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.