Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

luteinize

verb

/luːˈtiː.n.aɪz/

Definition

To undergo or stimulate the process of developing into a corpus luteum.

Examples

The hormone surge caused the eggs to luteinize, preparing the ovaries for potential fertilization.
Doctors monitor hormone levels to ensure that the ovaries luteinize correctly after ovulation.

Meaning

The term refers to the physiological process where ovarian follicles transform into a corpus luteum after ovulation, which is essential for the production of hormones necessary for maintaining pregnancy.