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ovarian

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[ oh-vair-ee-uhn ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to an ovary.


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Other Word Forms

  • d·i· adjective
  • ܲo·i· adjective
  • ٰԲo·i· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ovarian1

First recorded in 1830–40; ovary + -an
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Example Sentences

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As well as mesothelioma, asbestos can cause other forms of lung cancer, larynx and ovarian cancer.

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Lucy, 32, a special needs teacher who lives near Sonning Common in Oxfordshire, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 12 weeks pregnant.

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In early 2021 Joss Cook began suffering from abdominal pains, bloating, needed to urinate more and quickly felt full when eating - key symptoms of ovarian cancer.

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I will also need to have my ovaries removed by the age of 40 to reduce my risk of developing ovarian cancer.

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Cruise ship entertainer Hannah booked an appointment to discover if she had the gene, which also dramatically increases the risk of ovarian cancer.

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