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Definition of ovulation

ovulation

/ˌoʊ.vjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
ov · u · la · tion
Plural:ovulations
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Adjective:ovulatory
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1

The physiological process in the female reproductive cycle whereby a mature egg cell (ovum) is released from an ovarian follicle.

Example

"A surge in luteinizing hormone typically triggers ovulation near the midpoint of the menstrual cycle."

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• Rhymes for ovulation

• Nearby Words

oviraptor
ovoid
ovulate
ovulation
ovum
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owe

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century, likely via French ovulation, from Modern Latin ovulum ('little egg'), a diminutive of Latin ovum ('egg'), combined with the noun suffix -ation.

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