ovarian
Translation
ovarian
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((ovarian)) ((noun)) relating to an ovary or the ovaries She was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst.
Similar Words
Related terms: uterine, cervical, fallopian
Etymology
From 'ovary' + the adjective-forming suffix '-an'. 'Ovary' is from Latin 'ovarium' (egg-holder).
Memory Tips
Directly related to 'ovary', the organ that produces 'ova' (eggs).