ovarian
adjective/oʊˈvɛriən/
Frequency rank: #8,041 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the ovaries, the female reproductive organs that produce eggs.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that ovarian cancer is more treatable when detected early.
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