luteal phase
luteal phase · luteal phases
Lutealphase, Sekretionsphase
The latter part of the menstrual cycle, that occurs after ovulation, in which the…The latter part of the menstrual cycle, that occurs after ovulation, in which the corpus luteum secretes progesterone to prepare the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo.
Meaning
1 sensesThe latter part of the menstrual cycle, that occurs after ovulation, in which the corpus luteum secretes progesterone to prepare the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo.
Lutealphase, Sekretionsphase
the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins
Translations
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By meaning 1
part of the menstrual cycle:
Forms
plural: luteal phases| Singular | luteal phase |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins:secretory phase