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

Summary Lung cancer is a critical women's health crisis, projected to kill more American women than breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers combined in 2026, despite receiving less funding and attention. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Craif’s at-home testing kit — which is currently on the market in Japan — also tests for 10 of the most common cancers, including breast, lung, stomach, colorectal, esophageal and ovarian cancer. — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Depending on the findings, doctors may order ovarian or adrenal imaging. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026

Hormonal birth control can lower the risk of ovarian, endometrial, and colorectal cancers. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 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