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anovulatory

American

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

Also anovular

adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of anovulatory

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

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anovulatory

“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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