adjective

ovarian

ovarian

She was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst.

She was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst.

Ovarian cancer is a serious disease.

Ovarian cancer is a serious disease.

((ovarian)) ((noun)) relating to an ovary or the ovaries She was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst.

Related terms: uterine, cervical, fallopian

From 'ovary' + the adjective-forming suffix '-an'. 'Ovary' is from Latin 'ovarium' (egg-holder).

Directly related to 'ovary', the organ that produces 'ova' (eggs).

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