luteinize
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luteinize — (Amer.) v. (Biochemistry) cause the formation of a corpus luteum; become a corpus luteum (also luteinise) … English contemporary dictionary
luteinize — [lo͞ot′ē inīz΄] vt. luteinized, luteinizing to stimulate the production of the corpus luteum in vi. to become part of the corpus luteum luteinization n … English World dictionary
luteinize — verb see luteinization … New Collegiate Dictionary
luteinize — luteinization, n. /looh tee euh nuyz /, v., luteinized, luteinizing. v.t. 1. to produce corpora lutea in. v.i. 2. to undergo transformation into corpora lutea. Also, esp. Brit., luteinise. [1925 30; LUTEIN + IZE] * * * … Universalium
luteinize — verb To promote the development of the corpus luteum See Also: luteinization … Wiktionary
luteinize — lu·te·in·ize … English syllables
luteinize — lu•te•in•ize [[t]ˈlu ti əˌnaɪz[/t]] v. ized, iz•ing 1) to produce corpora lutea in 2) to undergo transformation into corpora lutea • Etymology: 1925–30 lu te•in•i•za′tion, n … From formal English to slang
luteinize — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷əˌnīz verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary lutein + ize transitive verb : to cause the production of corpora lutea in intransitive verb : to undergo transformation into corpus luteum * * * … Useful english dictionary
luteinized — luteinize (Amer.) v. (Biochemistry) cause the formation of a corpus luteum; become a corpus luteum (also luteinise) … English contemporary dictionary
luteinizes — luteinize (Amer.) v. (Biochemistry) cause the formation of a corpus luteum; become a corpus luteum (also luteinise) … English contemporary dictionary
