ovarian
adjective
ovar·i·an
ō-ˈver-ē-ən 
variants
or less commonly ovarial
: of, relating to, or involving an ovary
ovarian cancer
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Things like ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer have also been rising.
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Her art underwent a transformation after Pegi died of ovarian cancer in January 2019.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Her art underwent a transformation after Pegi died of ovarian cancer in January 2019.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
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ovarian
adjective
ovar·i·an
ō-ˈvar-ē-ən
-ˈver-
: of, relating to, or produced by an ovary
ovarian hormones
Medical Definition
ovarian
adjective
ovar·i·an
ō-ˈvar-ē-ən, -ˈver-
variants
also ovarial
: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary
ovarian functions
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