ovaries

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

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The matter was escalated by her doctor, resulting in an ultrasound scan on 21 October in 2021 which identified a mass on one of her ovaries.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Warm, dry spring weather improves a nest’s chance of survival as it ensures a good nectar supply for the queen to develop her ovaries and good prey populations for her to feed the brood.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

Mumps can cause deafness and inflame the brain, pancreas, testicles, ovaries and breast tissue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

Egg freezing involves stimulating the ovaries with hormone injections before mature eggs are surgically retrieved and preserved for possible future use through in vitro fertilization.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

Biobanks store appendixes, ovaries, skin, sphincters, testicles, fat, even foreskins from most circumcisions.

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

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