anovulatory

[ an-ov-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -oh-vyuh- ]

adjective

1. not associated with, not caused by, or not exhibiting ovulation.
2. inhibiting ovulation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anovulatory¹

First recorded in 1930–35; an- ¹ + ovulate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

“By selecting anovulatory women with polycystic ovary syndrome, we additionally aimed to reduce the variability of taste perception across different phases of the menstrual cycle.”

From Salon

He adds, "More years of estrogen exposure and anovulatory cycles is a cancer risk."

From Salon