Etymograph

English

luteinization

From lutein + -ization.

Formed from lutein + -ization

Latin lūtum ‘weld, dyers' weed, Reseda luteola’

Latin luteus ‘yellow’

English lutein

Today it means

noun The formation of the corpus luteum from a mature ovarian follicle.

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