ovarian

American

[oh-vair-ee-uhn] / oʊˈvɛər i ən /

Or ovarial

adjective

of or relating to an ovary.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of ovarian

First recorded in 1830–40; ovary + -an

Example Sentences

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Hollyoaks have worked closely with the charity Ovarian Cancer Action who have advised on the story line throughout the writing process.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs found in an ovary or on its surface.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025

Ovarian cancer patients often have multiple tumours spread throughout their abdomen.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2024

“Joshlynn Jackson” reached out to the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition, the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance and Sophia’s Fund in Massachusetts asking for help paying rent during cancer treatment, officials said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Ovariotomy.—For the pathology of ovarian disease we must refer to Sir Spencer Wells's work on the subject, and to the smaller Monograph on Ovarian Pathology, by the late lamented Dr. Charles Ritchie, junior.

From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph

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