ovarian

American  

[oh-vair-ee-uhn] / oʊˈvɛər i ən /

Or ovarial

adjective

1. of or relating to an ovary.

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Other Word Forms

• pseudovarian adjective
• subovarian adjective
• transovarian adjective

Etymology

Origin of ovarian

First recorded in 1830–40; ovary + -an

Example Sentences

Removing the ovaries, which stops ovarian hormone production, also extended lifespan.

From Science Daily

“Elle faced ovarian cancer with courage and honesty, using her platform to educate, advocate, and uplift even while fighting for her life,” Hall said in her tribute.

From Los Angeles Times

The company is testing relacorilant in a range of conditions, including Cushing syndrome, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer.

From Barron's

Additional experiments showed that the compounds reduced cancer cell migration, an important finding because metastasis is a major cause of death in ovarian cancer.

From Science Daily

Mr. Hernandez recalled the example of his mother, diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer—the kind of condition that would furnish a rationale in this bill’s understanding.

From The Wall Street Journal