ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈver-ē-ən 

variants or less commonly ovarial

ō-ˈver-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, or involving an ovary

ovarian cancer

Examples of ovarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, there is also a clear relationship between certain types of birth control and a lower incidence of ovarian, uterine and colon cancer. —Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

Stephanie Buttermore, a fitness influencer and doctor who researched ovarian cancer throughout her career, died at the age of 36, her fiancé and fellow fitness YouTuber Jeff Nippard, announced Friday. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026

The event helps raise money for women with breast and ovarian cancer. —Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026

According to Malik, breastfeeding decreases the risk of ovarian cancer. —Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ovarian

• agrarian
• aquarian
• barbarian
• bavarian
• bulgarian
• cimmerian
• hungarian
• librarian
• riparian
• rotarian
• sectarian
• tractarian

Kids Definition

ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən 

-ˈver-

: of, relating to, or produced by an ovary

ovarian hormones

Medical Definition

ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən, -ˈver- 

variants also ovarial

-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary

ovarian functions