Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Secretory Phase.
Secretory Phase - as a noun
The second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
luteal phaseExample Sentences
"During the secretory phase, the endometrium thickens and prepares for possible implantation of a fertilized egg."
"The secretory phase of the menstrual cycle occurs after ovulation."
"The secretory phase is characterized by increased secretion of progesterone."
"In the secretory phase, the uterus becomes more vascularized."
"During the secretory phase, the cervical mucus thickens to create a barrier."
