ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈver-ē-ən How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
variants or less commonly ovarial
ō-ˈver-ē-əl How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving an ovary
ovarian cancer

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In extremely rare cases, hormone injections can trigger a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 At the time, some believed high-sodium foods could help reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Symptoms of ovarian cancer can also be vague and may include bloating, pelvic pain or pressure, abdominal or back pain and changes in bathroom habits. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 From what Dominguez has seen, GLP-1s may actually improve menstrual regularity for people with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, formerly known as PCOS). — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ovarian

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ovarian was in 1759

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ovarian

adjective
ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
-ˈver-
: of, relating to, or produced by an ovary
ovarian hormones

Medical Definition

ovarian

adjective
ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən, -ˈver- How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
variants also ovarial
-ē-əl How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary
ovarian functions

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