Ovary (Noun)
Meaning 1
(vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The ovaries of the female bird contain thousands of undeveloped eggs.
- Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary and into the oviduct.
- Women typically have two ovaries located on either side of the uterus.
- Damage to an ovary can cause fertility issues in a woman.
- A hormonal imbalance from an ovary problem can affect menstruation in adolescents.
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Meaning 2
The organ that bears the ovules of a flower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The flower's ovary is composed of two distinct sections: the pistil and the style.
- Within the flower, the ovary provides the location where the female gametes, or egg cells, develop and await fertilization.
- Fruit often forms as the swelling and growth of a plant's ovary and accessory parts, and comes in numerous colors and sizes.
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