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

My career at The Times started as my mother was dying of ovarian cancer after years of doctors dismissing her health concerns. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Studies have shown that some medical conditions, like polycystic ovarian syndrome and depression, can also increase food noise, as can stress and inadequate sleep. —Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026

Until now, the research primarily focused on human cancers, with the dogs being able to identify ovarian and pancreatic cancer. —Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026

Sepulveda was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2024, according to Boston 25. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

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