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

Lacob already envisions their menstrual fluid data being able to reveal vital information about the ovarian environment, giving insights into not just the quantity, but the quality of eggs, a frequent blind spot in fertility care. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

The high hormone levels involved in ovarian stimulation have also been a concern, though there are new techniques to reduce that risk. — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

Women who have the genetic mutation have a higher chance of developing breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancers. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Irregular or heavy bleeding can be an early sign of conditions that raise heart disease risk such as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, formerly PCOS). — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 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