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ovaries

Cultural

sing. ovary The paired organs in the female reproductive system that produce ova and release certain hormones, such as estrogen.

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She underwent fertility treatment to try to stimulate her ovaries to produce as many eggs as possible.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In October 2021, Barnett, then 40, said it was a "complete shock" to be sent into surgical menopause overnight, and was required to have her ovaries removed.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

In November 2024, during a routine check-up, a gynecologist found evidence of cancer in Michelle’s ovaries.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Removing the ovaries, which stops ovarian hormone production, also extended lifespan.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

Tumors the size of baseballs had nearly replaced her kidneys, bladder, ovaries, and uterus.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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