ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈver-ē-ən 

variants or less commonly ovarial

ō-ˈver-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, or involving an ovary

ovarian cancer

Examples of ovarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Later in life, Short went on to marry Nancy Dolman, who also tragically passed from ovarian cancer in 2010. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

Genetic testing and counseling is important if ovarian cancer runs in your family. —Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025

While it's not yet known if or how rising temperatures may affect ovarian function, understanding if there is a connection is critical—not just for human health. —Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025

An alum of the 2014 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Sarna succeeded in developing the first and only device cleared by the FDA to collect cells from fallopian tubes, offering a potential early diagnosis for ovarian cancer, the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among women. —Alex Konrad, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ovarian

• agrarian
• aquarian
• barbarian
• bavarian
• bulgarian
• cimmerian
• hungarian
• librarian
• riparian
• rotarian
• sectarian
• tractarian

Kids Definition

ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən 

-ˈver-

: of, relating to, or produced by an ovary

ovarian hormones

Medical Definition

ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən, -ˈver- 

variants also ovarial

-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary

ovarian functions