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

For younger survivors, breast cancer treatments could induce menopause by temporarily or permanently disrupting ovarian function. — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Women with the condition commonly experience irregular periods, facial hair, pain, weight gain, and what were assumed to be ovarian cysts. — Anissa Durham, STAT, 28 July 2026

The best known are BRCA1 and BRCA2, the same genes linked to some breast and ovarian cancers. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Testosterone in females is important for ovarian function, libido and bone and muscle health as well. — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ovarian

• arion
• carrion
• clarion
• hereon
• marian
• parian
• agrarian
• aquarian
• barbarian
• bavarian
• bulgarian
• cimmerian

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