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

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This can disrupt ovarian function, leading to lower estrogen production and an earlier onset of perimenopause. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2024 Goodwin, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, needed transportation to medical appointments, while Horrigan, who is blind, relied on Story's rides to get to work three days a week. Analisa Novak, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024 Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome was more often reported by donors who developed an unusually large number of eggs—50 or more. Emma Whitford, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Her daughter, Jennifer Jo Enberg, died in 2015 of ovarian cancer at age 52. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 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 25 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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