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ovarian

/oʊˈvɛr.i.ən/
o · var · i · an
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• adjective

1

Relating to, affecting, or located in the ovary or ovaries.

Example

"The patient underwent an ultrasound examination to check for benign ovarian cysts."

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• Rhymes for ovarian

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ouzo
ouzoud
oval
ovarian
ovary
ovation
oven

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from Modern Latin ovarium ('ovary'), which itself derives from Latin ovum ('egg'), combined with the English adjectival suffix -an.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ovarian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ovarian
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