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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In the film, Pugh portrays a woman named Almut, a rising chef who is diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer.
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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
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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
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“Ovarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovarian. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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