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ovaries

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

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It often affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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

None of that mattered when she missed her performance target in 2018 after taking time off for surgery to remove two large cysts on her ovaries.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

Thick clusters were heaped on top of the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

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

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