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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The Oscar winner stars as Vivian Bearing, a brilliant English professor who is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Vera-Ellen died in 1981 from ovarian cancer.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Research into preserving ovarian function could, therefore, make waves for women’s longevity.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 22 Dec. 2025
Some baby powders contain talc, an ingredient linked to health concerns like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Vera-Ellen died in 1981 from ovarian cancer.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Research into preserving ovarian function could, therefore, make waves for women’s longevity.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 22 Dec. 2025
Some baby powders contain talc, an ingredient linked to health concerns like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ovarian
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“Ovarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovarian. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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