ovarian
Americanadjective
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Origin of ovarian
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The change reflects a broader scientific understanding of the condition as a multisystem disorder that affects metabolic, hormonal, reproductive and mental health — not simply a condition defined by ovarian cysts.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Short lost his daughter nearly 16 years after ovarian cancer took his wife of 30 years, Nancy Dolman.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
One sub-type, ovarian clear cell carcinoma, has a particularly strong connection to the condition.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Biotin can interfere with certain blood tests used to monitor cancers, including prostate, thyroid, ovarian and breast cancers.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Some said ovarian cancer killed her, others said breast or cervical cancer.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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