luteal

adj.
Of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum.

(lū'tē-əl)
adj.

Of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum.

Pertaining to or having the properties of the corpus luteum or its active principle.

• l. cyst — includes cystic corpora lutea, which are not evidence of ovarian malfunction, and luteinized cysts, which are usually anovulatory. The former can be identified by the presence of a palpable ovulation papilla. Animals with luteal cysts tend to be anestrus due to progesterone secreted by the cysts. See also luteal cyst.
• l. phase — the stage of the estrous cycle during which the effect of the corpus luteum dominates and the cow is anestrous because of the high levels of progesterone in the blood.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to the corpus luteum
  Pertains to noun: corpus luteum (meaning #1)

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