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ovulation Definition

ovu·la·tion (äv′yə lās̸hən ō′vyə-)

noun

the process by which a mature ovum escapes from an ovary

Etymology: ovule + -ation

ovulation Related Forms

ovu·la·to′ry (----lə tôr′ē) adjective

ovulation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • induce: For women looking to get pregnant, inducing ovulation is possible.
  • suppress: It lowers sperm counts in men, suppress ovulation in women and can be a trigger for schizophrenia and various forms of psychosis.
  • inhibit: This has an adverse effect on multiple organ systems and inhibits ovulation, leading to the characteristic features of the syndrome.
  • stimulate: This is a urine test, which detects the surge of luteinising hormone, which stimulates ovulation.
  • trigger: A hormone called follicle-stimulating hormone ( FSH ), which normally triggers ovulation, also goes into overdrive in an attempt to stimulate ovulation.
  • prevent: On the pill, the hormones are given in a steady dose, which prevents ovulation from taking place.

Noun used with modifier

  • home: These results suggest that home ovulation testing results in reduced chance of pregnancy, with increased frustration for both patients and clinic staff.
  • saliva: Has anyone used Calista - the saliva ovulation test?

Adjective modifier

  • multiple: Another remote risk to life is from unusually severe reactions to hyperstimulation of the ovaries by the hormones used to induce multiple ovulation.
  • irregular: This condition results in irregular ovulation and thus periods are usually infrequent.
  • regular: The main outcome was that electroacupuncture induced regular ovulation in more than a third of the women.
  • first: First ovulation with CC was used as the end point.

Modifies a noun

  • induction: Women with invasive ovarian tumors were no more likely to have been exposed to any ovulation induction agents.
  • predictor: Accurate Pregnancy Tests - Offers pregnancy test and ovulation predictor kits at... understanding test results, and more.
  • kit: Does any one know which ovulation kits are the best to get?
  • cycle: In the end, conception is down to chance - normally 25 % each ovulation cycle in fertile couples.
  • test: The ovulation test is reusable, meaning you receive unlimited tests.
  • testing: Conception: Superdrug can provide easy to use ovulation testing kits which will inform you of the best time to try for a baby.

Preposition: in

  • woman: It lowers sperm counts in men, suppress ovulation in women and can be a trigger for schizophrenia and various forms of psychosis.
  • patient: Title The use of metformin to augment the induction of ovulation in obese infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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