Used in a Sentence

ovarian

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ovarian.

Editorial note

A few blood tests already exist, such as CA125 for ovarian cancer, PSA for prostate, CEA for colon.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

(medicine) Relating to the ovaries.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of ovarian gathered in one view.

adjective

(medicine) Relating to the ovaries.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for ovarian.

adjective

(medicine) Relating to the ovaries.

Example sentences

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A few blood tests already exist, such as CA125 for ovarian cancer, PSA for prostate, CEA for colon.

2

Fewer children: Seems fairly well proven across many papers that time spent pregnant equals lower ovarian cancer risk.

3

As Buffett used to say - it's an 'ovarian lottery' and you better have luck at it.

4

The elephant won the ovarian lottery, this is not fair to the ant, but the system works.

5

She had ovarian cancer, and was known for walking in front of her x-rays (at waist level) quite a lot.

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There are no non-invasive tests to test for ovarian reserve which varies from woman to woman.

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After seeing a close friend die slowly over three weeks from stage 4 ovarian cancer.

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My Mom died of ovarian cancer 1 year 11 months and 1 day ago.

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Yet hormonal contraceptives decrease your risks of ovarian and endometrial cancer.

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I won the ovarian lottery, I am white in a first world country and was lucky enough to have the foresight to learn how to program.

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Warren's Ovarian Lottery idea is interesting.

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In summary, women should consider getting a test for their ovarian reserve (antral follicle count ultrasound or above mentioned laboratory tests sooner rather than later) so that they can make informed decisions.

Quote examples

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Winning the "ovarian lottery" means you were born with advantages that you didn't earn.

2

Warren Buffet himself admits that he won the "ovarian lottery" and acknowledges a lot his success is up to luck in that way.

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I think he uses "unfair", not meaning that he is ashamed, but rather meaning that his daughter won the ovarian lottery.

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They aren't "successful", just won an ovarian lottery.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use ovarian in a sentence?

A few blood tests already exist, such as CA125 for ovarian cancer, PSA for prostate, CEA for colon.

What does ovarian mean?

(medicine) Relating to the ovaries.

What part of speech is ovarian?

ovarian is commonly used as adjective.