ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈver-ē-ən 

variants or less commonly ovarial

ō-ˈver-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, or involving an ovary

ovarian cancer

Examples of ovarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Long-running litigation against Johnson & Johnson alleges the company's talc baby baby caused women to develop ovarian cancer. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024

Experts hope the research will bring attention to testing for both endometriosis and ovarian cancer. —Kristen Fischer, Health, 27 Dec. 2024

In honor of her mother, Giuliana organized a walk in Chicago this year that drew around 100 participants in an effort to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024

My sister passed away 11 months ago, just one month after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. —Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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

-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary

ovarian functions