luteinization

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noun

lu·​tein·​i·​za·​tion ˌlü-tē-ə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce luteinization (audio) ˌlü-ˌtē-nə- How to pronounce luteinization (audio)
: the process of forming corpora lutea
luteinize
ˈlü-tē-ə-ˌnīz How to pronounce luteinization (audio) ˈlü-ˌtē-ˌnīz How to pronounce luteinization (audio)
verb

luteinize

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verb

lu·​te·​in·​ize
-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

: to cause the production of corpora lutea in

intransitive verb

: to undergo transformation into corpus luteum

Word History

Etymology

Verb

International Scientific Vocabulary lutein + -ize

First Known Use

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of luteinization was in 1929

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“Luteinization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luteinization. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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luteinization

noun
lu·​tein·​iza·​tion
variants or chiefly British luteinisation
ˌlüt-ē-ən-ə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce luteinization (audio) ˌlü-ˌtēn- How to pronounce luteinization (audio)
: the process of forming corpora lutea
luteinize verb
also British luteinise
ˈlüt-ē-ə-ˌnīz How to pronounce luteinization (audio) ˈlü-ˌtē-ˌnīz How to pronounce luteinization (audio)
luteinized also British luteinised; luteinizing also British luteinising
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