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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In the film, Pugh portrays a woman named Almut, a rising chef who is diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer. Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Using a non-linear narrative, the film explores various moments in their relationship, including watching Pugh’s character experience ovarian cancer. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024 Estrogen levels play a role in osteoporosis, endometriosis, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024 Researchers have found that rapamycin prevents activation of primordial follicles — or immature egg reserves — in lab mice, prolonging ovarian function. Celia Ford, Vox, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ovarian 

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Nov. 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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