Word: luteolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lu
te
o
ly
sis
Definition: The structural and functional degradation of the corpus luteum, occurring at the end of the luteal phase of both the estrous and menstrual cycles in the absence of pregnancy.
Morphemes:
Affix: luteo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the corpus luteum; yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum; it degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy has begun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: luteus
Language: la
Decoded: luteus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: saffron yellow
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: disintegration
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process