ovarian

or o·var·i·al

[ oh-vair-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to an ovary.

Other Words From

• pseudo·vari·an adjective
• subo·vari·an adjective
• transo·vari·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovarian¹

First recorded in 1830–40; ovary + -an

Example Sentences

A recent report led by the NHS Confederation suggests being absent from work because of heavy periods, endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts costs the UK economy nearly £11 billion each year.

From BBC

One such method, ovarian transplantation, is a relatively simple procedure for obtaining eggs, compared to in vitro culture of ovaries and follicles.

From Science Daily

The rare gene – discovered in 1994 - was found to increase the chances of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

From BBC

She said the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and ovarian and endometrial cancer was no higher among women aged 45 and over taking combined HRT, compared to those who had never taken it.

From BBC

My grandmother had also died of ovarian cancer, which is strongly correlated with the BRCA1 gene.

From Salon