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

Pain can be caused by the period itself or because of a reproductive system disorder such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease or urinary disorders, according to Yale Medicine. —Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025

Certain other kinds—like ovarian, endometrial, and even pancreatic, stomach, and melanoma—can share genetic underpinnings with breast cancer, so having these in your bloodline could up your risk. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025

Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at a 19% higher risk for heart disease than women without the condition. —Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025

Ongoing studies are looking into how GLP-1s can impact hormonal conditions in women, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which could help to decrease obesity and infertility. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ovarian

• agrarian
• aquarian
• barbarian
• bavarian
• bulgarian
• cimmerian
• hungarian
• librarian
• riparian
• rotarian
• sectarian
• tractarian

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