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I haven't talked much about being an ovarian cancer survivor because I don't really want to define myself that way.
Kathy Bates

Meaning of "ovarian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVARIAN

ovarian  [əʊˈveərɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVARIAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ovarian is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OVARIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ovarian

Ovary

The ovary is an ovum-producing reproductive organ, often found in pairs as part of the vertebrate female reproductive system. Ovaries in female individuals are analogous to testes in male individuals, in that they are both gonads and endocrine glands. Although ovaries occur in a wide variety of animals, both vertebrate and invertebrate, this article is primarily about ovaries in humans.

Definition of ovarian in the English dictionary

The first definition of ovarian in the dictionary is of or relating to either of the two female reproductive organs, which produce ova and secrete oestrogen hormones. Other definition of ovarian is of or relating to the corresponding organ in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Ovarian is also of or relating to the hollow basal region of a carpel containing one or more ovules. In some plants the carpels are united to form a single compound ovary.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVARIAN


antilibertarian
ˌæntɪˌlɪbəˈteərɪən
antitrinitarian
ˌæntɪˌtrɪnɪˈteərɪən
araucarian
ˌærɔːˈkeərɪən
Cesarian
sɪˈzeərɪən
culinarian
ˌkʌlɪˈneərɪən
cybrarian
saɪˈbreərɪən
dimyarian
ˌdɪmɪˈeərɪən
doctrinarian
ˌdɒktrɪˈneərɪən
hexaplarian
ˌheksəˈpleərɪən
inegalitarian
ˌɪnɪˌɡælɪˈteərɪən
majoritarian
məˌdʒɒrɪˈteərɪən
monomyarian
ˌmɒnəʊmaɪˈeərɪən
nothingarian
ˌnʌθɪŋˈeərɪən
octonarian
ˌɒktəˈneərɪən
platitudinarian
ˌplætɪˌtjuːdɪˈneərɪən
Sagittarian
ˌsædʒɪˈteərɪən
solitudinarian
ˌsɒlɪˌtjuːdɪˈneərɪən
stigmarian
stɪɡˈmeərɪən
trachearian
ˌtreɪkɪˈeərɪən
verbarian
vɜːˈbeərɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVARIAN

ovalbumin
ovality
ovally
ovalness
ovals of Cassini
Ovambo
ovarial
ovarian cancer
ovariectomies
ovariectomised
ovariectomized
ovariectomy
ovaries
ovariole
ovariotomies
ovariotomist
ovariotomy
ovarious
ovaritis
ovary

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVARIAN

agrarian
antiquarian
assistant librarian
authoritarian
barbarian
Bavarian
Brian
Bulgarian
centenarian
humanitarian
Hungarian
libertarian
librarian
Marian
riparian
sectarian
totalitarian
unitarian
utilitarian
vegetarian
veterinarian

Synonyms and antonyms of ovarian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ovarian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVARIAN

Find out the translation of ovarian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ovarian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ovarian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卵巢
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ovárica
570 millions of speakers

English

ovarian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डिम्बग्रंथि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المبيض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

яичников
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ovário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ওভারিয়ান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

de l´ovaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ovari
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Eierstock
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

卵巣の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

난소
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ovarium
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

buồng trứng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கருப்பை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंडाशयातील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yumurtalık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ovarica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jajnika
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

яєчників
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ovarian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ωοθηκών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eierstok
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

äggstocks
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eggstokkreft
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ovarian

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVARIAN»

The term «ovarian» is very widely used and occupies the 13.715 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ovarian

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3 QUOTES WITH «OVARIAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ovarian.
1
Kathy Bates
I haven't talked much about being an ovarian cancer survivor because I don't really want to define myself that way.
2
Charles Duhigg
Monica Besra, a Bengali woman from a remote Indian village, was reportedly suffering from a malignant ovarian tumor when she went, in 1998, to a hospice founded by Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity. Nuns at the mission reportedly placed a medallion with Teresa's image on Besra's abdomen, and the tumor disappeared.
3
George Kaiser
Those who have won the ovarian lottery by being born in an advanced society to loving parents have a special obligation to help restore the American Dream.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVARIAN»

Discover the use of ovarian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ovarian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ovarian Cancer: Second Edition
This updated second edition includes exciting new advances in ovarian cancer detection and treatment and provides an analysis of current research into aspects of malignant transformation, growth control, and metastasis.
M. Sharon Stack, David A. Fishman, 2009
2
Histological Typing of Ovarian Tumours
Although the histological typing of ovarian tumours is the focus of this volume, other aspects of investigation of a specimen of ovarian tumour are also important. Some of these aspects are mentioned in the text or illustrated.
Robert Scully, 1999
3
Diagnostic Pathology of Ovarian Tumors
The work focuses on strategies for accurate diagnosis and histologic subclassification.
Robert A. Soslow, Carmen Tornos, 2011
4
A Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer
This comprehensive guide to ovarian cancer offers a wealth of information to ease the physical, emotional, and psychic suffering of women with the disease.
F. J. Montz, Robert E. Bristow, 2010
5
Ovarian
These are the poems of one woman's battle with ovarian cancer, as seen through the eyes of the woman herself and those around her.
Ellen LaFleche, 2011
6
100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer
Written by a gynecologic oncologist and a gynecologic surgeon, with actual patient commentary, this is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of ovarian cancer.
Don Dizon, Nadeem Abu-Rustum, 2006
7
An Ovarian Cancer Companion
' Diane Sims Roth, herself an ovarian cancer survivor, joins almost one hundred women with their personal anecdotes of their experience with ovarian cancer.
Diane Sims, 2003
8
Ovarian Cancer
"Featuring more than 300 illustrations, the text covers pathology, biology, epidemiology, genetics, and screening through surgical management, the latest in chemotherapeutic regimens, and finally, palliative care"--P. [4] of cover.
‎2003
9
Advances in Ovarian Follicle Research and Application: 2013 ...
The editors have built Advances in Ovarian Follicle Research and Application: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about ZZZAdditional Research in this book to be deeper than ...
‎2013
10
Surgery for Ovarian Cancer: Principles and Practice
A comprehensive surgical text, this book is designed to improve the reader's capability to implement important techniques essential to the effective management of ovarian cancer.
Robert E. Bristow, Beth Y. Karlan, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVARIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ovarian is used in the context of the following news items.
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Designer sale raises funds for ovarian cancer research
WATER MILL, N.Y. (AP) — Celebrities offered their star power and top designers offered their clothes to a sale benefiting ovarian cancer ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
2
Natural health: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, reactions to perfume
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) effects the whole body, however it can be particularly damaging for the reproductive system if left ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
3
Failure to Follow Weight-Based Chemo Guidelines Lowers Survival …
Women with ovarian cancer who experienced an average dose reduction of ≤85% had a 35% higher mortality risk than those who received ... «OncLive, Jul 15»
4
Save the O's race aims to fight ovarian cancer
The Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation is spreading the word about "Save the O's," which is held each year in memory of Lorie ... «Alabama's News Leader, Jul 15»
5
Younger Women May Face Worse Ovarian Cancer Outcomes After …
“LGSOC or LGSPC is a rare subtype of ovarian or peritoneal cancer characterized by young age at diagnosis and relative resistance to ... «Cancer Therapy Advisor, Jul 15»
6
Important new target identified for ovarian cancer therapy
Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute have uncovered an important new target for ovarian cancer therapy. Contrary to current ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
7
Immunotherapy Granted Orphan Drug Status for Ovarian Cancer
“Receiving Orphan Drug Designation for ovarian cancer underlines the fact that DPX-Survivac may address a significant unmet medical need ... «Cancer Network, Jul 15»
8
New blood tests may help diagnose ovarian cancer early on
In addition to better treatments, researchers are working on a new blood test that could help diagnose ovarian cancer a lot sooner. «Local 10, Jul 15»
9
"I Just Wasn't Across How Widespread This Disease Is" — Megan Gale
Ovarian cancer kills one Australian woman every 10 hours. This is the devastating statistic that's behind the Ovarian Cancer Research ... «PopSugar Australia, Jul 15»
10
Woman had rare ovarian tumor that doctors insisted was a baby
According to Bryant, "The type of ovarian cancer I had is very rare and only about 60 women in the U.K. are diagnosed with it a year, so very ... «SheKnows.com, Jul 15»

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