ovarian
adjective
ovar·i·an
ō-ˈver-ē-ən 
variants
or less commonly ovarial
: of, relating to, or involving an ovary
ovarian cancer
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The suits alleged that talc used by the company in its baby powder product was contaminated by asbestos for years, potentially causing ovarian cancer in unwitting consumers.
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Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 25 June 2024
Christopher's mother Cassandra and sister Charlotte died of ovarian cancer decades apart.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Texas, which will receive over $61.5 million as part of the settlement, helped lead the multistate litigation against the pharmaceutical giant claiming the talc ingredients in its products caused mesothelioma, ovarian cancer and other serious health issues.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Numerous lawsuits filed by private plaintiffs in class actions highlighted allegations that the powder causes cancers, including mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
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Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 25 June 2024
Christopher's mother Cassandra and sister Charlotte died of ovarian cancer decades apart.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Texas, which will receive over $61.5 million as part of the settlement, helped lead the multistate litigation against the pharmaceutical giant claiming the talc ingredients in its products caused mesothelioma, ovarian cancer and other serious health issues.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Numerous lawsuits filed by private plaintiffs in class actions highlighted allegations that the powder causes cancers, including mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
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“Ovarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovarian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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ovarian
adjective
ovar·i·an
ō-ˈvar-ē-ən
-ˈver-
: of, relating to, or produced by an ovary
ovarian hormones
Medical Definition
ovarian
adjective
ovar·i·an
ō-ˈvar-ē-ən, -ˈver-
variants
also ovarial
: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary
ovarian functions
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