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ovaries

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  1. sing. ovary The paired organs in the female reproductive system that produce ova and release certain hormones, such as estrogen.


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Experts stress the health of the womb and ovaries differs from woman to woman.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Raeda Nuaizi says cancer led to the removal of her breasts, ovaries, uterus and pelvic bone before the war.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

"This is not just cysts in women's ovaries," she said.

From BBC May 31, 2026

Changing the name of a metabolic condition affecting more than 170 million women globally is "more representative" of it as a whole-body condition - as opposed to just ovaries - health experts in Jersey say.

From BBC May 26, 2026

There was no visible sign that she possessed neither womb nor ovaries.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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