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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The two were married for 30 years before Dolman’s death in 2010 from ovarian cancer.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 17 and had a recurrence at age 20.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 July 2024
In 1991, Cassandra passed away due to ovarian cancer, the same disease that would later affect Charlotte.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 8 July 2024
It was also significantly reduced for ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, multiple myeloma, esophageal cancer, endometrial cancer and kidney cancer.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 5 July 2024
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 17 and had a recurrence at age 20.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 July 2024
In 1991, Cassandra passed away due to ovarian cancer, the same disease that would later affect Charlotte.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 8 July 2024
It was also significantly reduced for ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, multiple myeloma, esophageal cancer, endometrial cancer and kidney cancer.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 5 July 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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