Luteolysis (also known as luteal regression) is the structural and functional degradation of the corpus luteum (CL), which occurs at the end of the luteal phase of both the estrous and menstrual cycles in the absence of pregnancy. In domestic animals, luteolysis is initiated by the hormones prostaglandin F2alpha and oxytocin. In sheep, communicati...
Degeneration or destruction of ovarian luteinised tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(loo″te-ol´ә-sis) degeneration of corpus luteum.
Type: Term Pronunciation: lū′tē-ol′i-sis Definitions: 1. Degeneration or destruction of ovarian luteinized tissue.
The process involved in the death of the corpus luteum.