ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈver-ē-ən How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
variants or less commonly ovarial
: of, relating to, or involving an ovary
ovarian cancer

Examples of ovarian in a Sentence

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Grisham started participating in Season for Caring in 2010 after Goodman read a story about Nancy Knox, a mom with ovarian cancer and two little kids. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024 Patsy died of ovarian cancer two years prior in 2006. Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024 His mother, Patsy Ramsey, passed away from ovarian cancer in 2006 at the age of 49. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Patsy died from ovarian cancer in 2006, and two years later, she and John, as well as their son Burke Ramsey, were all publicly exonerated in the case of JonBenét's death. Jessica Sager, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ovarian 

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ovarian was in 1759

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“Ovarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovarian. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

ovarian

adjective
ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
-ˈver-
: of, relating to, or produced by an ovary
ovarian hormones

Medical Definition

ovarian

adjective
ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən, -ˈver- How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
variants also ovarial
: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary
ovarian functions

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