luteinize

/luːtɪˈnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat with luteinizing hormone, especially to stimulate the growth of sperm or the maturation of follicles in the ovaries.

“The doctor recommended luteinizing hormone treatment to help the patient conceive a child.”

2. verb

to produce luteinizing hormone, especially in a cell culture or laboratory setting.

“The researchers luteinized the hormone to stimulate the growth of ovarian follicles.”

3. noun

the process of converting or treating with luteinizing hormone.

“The patient underwent the luteinization process to stimulate her ovaries for fertility treatment.”

Synonyms

  • hormonize
  • stimulate

Antonyms

  • inhibit
  • suppress