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

J.E. Chavarro, et al. “A Prospective Study of Dairy Foods Intake and Anovulatory Infertility.”

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