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

The Inglewood, California, native had been living with a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer, according to her sister. —Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 8 July 2025

Some baby powders contain talc, an ingredient linked to health concerns like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2025

China Walker, one half of the rising rap duo Cam & China, has tragically passed away following a private, two-year battle with a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 July 2025

Other risks of delaying ovarian aging may remain unknown. —Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025

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