anovulatory
Americanadjective
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not associated with, not caused by, or not exhibiting ovulation.
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inhibiting ovulation.
Etymology
Origin of anovulatory
Example Sentences
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“By selecting anovulatory women with polycystic ovary syndrome, we additionally aimed to reduce the variability of taste perception across different phases of the menstrual cycle.”
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2024
He adds, "More years of estrogen exposure and anovulatory cycles is a cancer risk."
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2022
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