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Luteinizing

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun

Sense 1 (Verb): To stimulate the production and release of luteinizing hormone.

Example sentence: The hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) to luteinize the ovaries.

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Sense 2 (Adjective): Pertaining to or involving luteinizing hormone.

Example sentence: The luteinizing phase of the menstrual cycle triggers ovulation.

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Sense 3 (Noun): A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates ovulation and testosterone production in the testes.

Example sentence: The level of luteinizing hormone in the blood is used to determine fertility.

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