luteinize

luteinize
/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]

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