ovarian
adjective
ovar·i·an
ō-ˈver-ē-ən 
variants
or less commonly ovarial
: of, relating to, or involving an ovary
ovarian cancer
Examples of ovarian in a Sentence
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WuXi companies also make an infusion for treatment-resistant H.I.V., a drug for advanced ovarian cancer and a therapy for adults with a rare disorder called Pompe disease.
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Christina Jewett, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
When Gilda Radner died of ovarian cancer at 42, Barbara sent a sympathy note to her widower, Gene Wilder.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
In late 2020, Mimi Parker had been given a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
—Justin Taylor, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Among women, the most common forms of cancer are breast cancer, cervix cancer, and ovarian cancer.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
Endometrial, Cervical, or Ovarian Cancer In rare cases, spotting can be a symptom of certain cancers, such as endometrial (uterine), cervical, or ovarian cancer.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
There are hints that statins might lower a woman’s risk of dying from cancer, including ovarian cancer.
—Maggie Fox, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Studies have shown that neoadjuvant therapy can help ovarian cancer patients avoid colostomies after surgery and allow breast cancer patients to opt for a procedure that conserves their breast.
—Alexander Olawaiye, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2024
There are five cancer types considered gynecologic: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Christina Jewett, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
When Gilda Radner died of ovarian cancer at 42, Barbara sent a sympathy note to her widower, Gene Wilder.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
In late 2020, Mimi Parker had been given a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
—Justin Taylor, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Among women, the most common forms of cancer are breast cancer, cervix cancer, and ovarian cancer.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
Endometrial, Cervical, or Ovarian Cancer In rare cases, spotting can be a symptom of certain cancers, such as endometrial (uterine), cervical, or ovarian cancer.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
There are hints that statins might lower a woman’s risk of dying from cancer, including ovarian cancer.
—Maggie Fox, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Studies have shown that neoadjuvant therapy can help ovarian cancer patients avoid colostomies after surgery and allow breast cancer patients to opt for a procedure that conserves their breast.
—Alexander Olawaiye, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2024
There are five cancer types considered gynecologic: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
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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
: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary
ovarian functions
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