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ovulation

ov-yuu-LAYSHN
noun
1
The release of an egg from an ovary as part of the reproductive cycle.
"Ovulation usually occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle."

How to Use Ovulation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe point in the cycle when an egg is released and able to be fertilized.

Common pairings
track ovulation signs of ovulation

Word Forms

ovulations plural

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_____ usually occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle.

Etymology

From ovulate + -ion.

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