WordNet: luteal phase, secretory phase
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
- hypernym phase, stage
- part holonym menstrual cycle
luteal phase
- (suomi) kohdun limakalvon eritysvaihe (synonyymi)
secretory phase
- (suomi) kohdun limakalvon eritysvaihe (synonyymi)