ovary
noun/ˈoʊvəri/
Frequency rank: #13,817 most common English word
Meaning
the female reproductive organ that produces eggs and hormones
Example sentence
The doctor examined the ovary during the ultrasound to check for any abnormalities.
Synonyms & related words
- gonad
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