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ovarian

American  
[oh-vair-ee-uhn] / oʊˈvɛər i ən /
Or ovarial

adjective

  1. of or relating to an ovary.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of ovarian

First recorded in 1830–40; ovary + -an

Example Sentences

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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

"Through our research, we're trying to better understand not only how the disease develops, but how it may interact with other serious conditions such as ovarian cancer."

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

On the personal side, he’d been coping with difficult news: His mother, Ann, had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had moved from Jakarta back to Honolulu for treatment.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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