ovulation
noun/ˌɒvjʊˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,356 most common English word
Meaning
the release of an egg from the ovary during the menstrual cycle.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that ovulation typically occurs around the middle of the menstrual cycle.
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