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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People at risk of infertility from diseases like cancer or polycystic ovarian syndrome rarely qualify for coverage.
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Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The novel tells the story of two longtime friends as one of them is dying of ovarian cancer.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Women who take oral contraceptives have a 30 to 50% lower risk of ovarian cancer compared to women who have never used them, according to the National Cancer Institute.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
George, who has guided Amanpour through her diagnosis and treatment at London’s Royal Marsden Hospital — known for its world-leading cancer treatment — shared that her patient has a rare type of ovarian cancer that makes up less than 10% of cases.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The novel tells the story of two longtime friends as one of them is dying of ovarian cancer.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Women who take oral contraceptives have a 30 to 50% lower risk of ovarian cancer compared to women who have never used them, according to the National Cancer Institute.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
George, who has guided Amanpour through her diagnosis and treatment at London’s Royal Marsden Hospital — known for its world-leading cancer treatment — shared that her patient has a rare type of ovarian cancer that makes up less than 10% of cases.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Ovarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovarian. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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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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