ovarian
adjective
ovar·i·an
ō-ˈver-ē-ən 
variants
or less commonly ovarial
: of, relating to, or involving an ovary
ovarian cancer
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Environmental factors, including exposure to chemotherapy and adverse childhood experiences, can also accelerate ovarian aging and contribute to earlier menopause onset.
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Zoe Cunniffe, Health, 3 June 2026
Daxaronrasib, which is taken as three pills once a day, works by targeting a mutation in the KRAS gene found across many cancers, including lung, colorectal, ovarian, endometrial and a type of bile duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
In 2021, Selina underwent a full hysterectomy due to the BRCA gene putting her at risk of ovarian cancer.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, is a condition that affects many parts of the body – hormones, metabolism, mental health, skin and the reproductive system.
—Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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Zoe Cunniffe, Health, 3 June 2026
Daxaronrasib, which is taken as three pills once a day, works by targeting a mutation in the KRAS gene found across many cancers, including lung, colorectal, ovarian, endometrial and a type of bile duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
In 2021, Selina underwent a full hysterectomy due to the BRCA gene putting her at risk of ovarian cancer.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, is a condition that affects many parts of the body – hormones, metabolism, mental health, skin and the reproductive system.
—Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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“Ovarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovarian. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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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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