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ovaries

Cultural

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

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It was at this point that Folan was told her ovaries were inaccessible, meaning she was never going to be able to produce any eggs.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Five-year survival data analysed by the charity shows the UK consistently lags behind on cancers of the stomach, colon, pancreas, ovaries and lungs.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

In work recently published in PNAS, the team reports that common viruses can cause a queen's ovaries to shrink.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025

Thick clusters were heaped on top of the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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