luteal phase

English

Noun

luteal phase (plural luteal phases)

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.

Translations

part of the menstrual cycle

Italian: fase luteale (it) f

Swedish: lutealfas (sv) c

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