noun
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 notesIn 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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Etymology
From ovulate + -ion.