luteolysis

English

Etymology

From luteo- +‎ -lysis.

Noun

luteolysis (uncountable)

  1. The structural and functional degradation of the corpus luteum, occurring at the end of the luteal phase of both the estrous and menstrual cycles in the absence of pregnancy.
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