ovaries

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

Harriet Amos, a musician and teacher from Worcester, was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2016 and has since undergone five operations, including the removal of one of her ovaries.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In November 2024, during a routine check-up, a gynecologist found evidence of cancer in Michelle’s ovaries.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

Endometriosis occurs when tissue like the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as ovaries, fallopian tubes and other organs.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

The plan was I’d administer first one drug to suppress my ovaries and then later a new drug to stimulate them, the idea being that they’d then produce a cascade of viable eggs.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama