anovulation
[ an-ov-yuh-ley-shuhn, -oh-vyuh-, an-ov-yuh-, -oh-vyuh- ]
/ ˌæn ɒv yəˈleɪ ʃən, -oʊ vyə-, ænˌɒv yə-, -ˌoʊ vyə- /
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noun
the absence of ovulation.
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British Dictionary definitions for anovulation
anovulation
/ (ˌænɒvjʊˈleɪʃən) /
noun
failure to produce eggs or to discharge them from an ovary
Derived forms of anovulation
anovulatory , adjectiveWord Origin for anovulation
C20: from an- + ovulate
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Medical definitions for anovulation
anovulation
[ ăn-ō′vyə-lā′shən, -ŏv′yə- ]
n.
Suspension or cessation of ovulation.
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