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luteal

adjective
luĀ·​teĀ·​al | \ ĖˆlĆ¼-tē-əl How to pronounce luteal (audio) \

Definition of luteal

: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle

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 Many studies show that women in their luteal phase crave more carbohydrates compared to during their follicular phase. — Sara Twogood, Quartz, "The science behind why you crave carbs when youā€™re on your period," 7 Aug. 2019 Those faintly balmy conditions are linked to a surge in progesterone in the latter half of the menstrual cycle, called the luteal phase. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "ā€œNaturalā€ birth-control app dogged by unwanted pregnancies gets FDA approval," 15 Aug. 2018

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First Known Use of luteal

1920, in the meaning defined above

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luteal

adjective
luĀ·​teĀ·​al | \ ĖˆlĆ¼t-ē-əl How to pronounce luteal (audio) \

Medical Definition of luteal

: of, relating to, characterized by, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle luteal activity

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