anovulatory

American  

[an-ov-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -oh-vyuh-] / ænˈɒv yə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈoʊ vyə- /

Also anovular

adjective

1. not associated with, not caused by, or not exhibiting ovulation.

2. inhibiting ovulation.

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Etymology

Origin of anovulatory

First recorded in 1930–35; an- ¹ + ovulate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

“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

He adds, "More years of estrogen exposure and anovulatory cycles is a cancer risk."

From Salon