luteal phase
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luteal phase Definition
(n)
the
second
half
of
the
menstrual
cycle
after
ovulation
;
the
corpus
luteum
secretes
progesterone
which
prepares
the
endometrium
for
the
implantation
of
an
embryo
;
if
fertilization
does
not
occur
then
menstrual
flow
begins
luteal phase Synonyms
luteal phase
secretory phase
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