ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈver-ē-ən How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
variants or less commonly ovarial
: of, relating to, or involving an ovary
ovarian cancer

Examples of ovarian in a Sentence

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The $689 test will be offered in conjunction with Quest Diagnostics as well as in private medical offices, and can detect esophageal, liver, ovarian, pancreatic, and stomach cancers. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 The oncologist noted that most women with ovarian cancer get diagnosed too late because their abdominal symptoms often get misdiagnosed as reflux, indigestion or a urinary tract infection. Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025 After revealing that she'd been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021, Christiane Amanpour is managing the disease for a third time. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025 Hormone therapy is often an effective option for menopausal women who are experiencing these uncomfortable symptoms due to the diminishing levels of ovarian hormones. Essence, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ovarian

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ovarian was in 1759

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“Ovarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovarian. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

ovarian

adjective
ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
-ˈver-
: of, relating to, or produced by an ovary
ovarian hormones

Medical Definition

ovarian

adjective
ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən, -ˈver- How to pronounce ovarian (audio)
variants also ovarial
: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary
ovarian functions

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