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ovary

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɔvɐˈɾiu/o·vá·ri·o

Definition

1

A female reproductive organ, paired, where eggs and sex hormones are produced.

Usage examples

“She was diagnosed with a cyst on her ovary.”
“The ovaries release an egg each month during ovulation.”

Common combinations

ovarian cancerovarian cyst