ovarian

Or o·var·i·al

[oh-vair-ee-uhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to an ovary.

Other Word Forms

• pseudovarian adjective
• subovarian adjective
• transovarian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovarian¹

First recorded in 1830–40; ovary + -an

Example Sentences

These gene variants can affect men and women, increasing the risk of a range of cancers, including prostate, breast and ovarian cancer.

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Nelson had known since age 23, after diagnoses of endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome, that IVF was her only path to biological children.

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The FDA has approved more than a dozen antibody conjugates since 2013, including for breast, lymph and ovarian cancers.

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This breakthrough isotope has demonstrated strong potential against blood cancers, ovarian tumors, and certain brain cancers.

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Prof Balkwill is working on finding ways stop ovarian cancer recurring, using mice as well as non-animal approaches, of which she is a huge fan.

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