ovaries

1. sing. ovary The paired organs in the female reproductive system that produce ova and release certain hormones, such as estrogen.

Example Sentences

Endometriosis is caused when tissue similar to the womb's lining grows in other parts of the body such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

From BBC

Beth Rodgers, 32, from Belfast has Turner syndrome, a rare genetic condition that means her ovaries do not produce eggs.

From BBC

“I don’t just look at your uterus, tubes, ovaries, breasts and say, ‘You’re done.’

From Los Angeles Times

"I have polycystic ovaries as well, so I can't get pregnant easily or quickly. So it was an even bigger shock that I had, which didn't make any sense to me," she says.

From BBC

On her last day as a student, as part of her laparoscopic procedural class, Ponkey took on the role of primary surgeon to spay the dog and remove its ovaries.

From Los Angeles Times