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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ovaries

/ˈɒvəriːz/ noun · British & US
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What does ovaries mean?

noun

In female mammals, the organs in which ova (eggs) develop and are stored. In humans, the ovaries are located in the pelvic cavity and are responsible for producing eggs and female sex hormones.

Example

"The surgeon carefully removed the ovaries to prevent further complications."

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