noun
ovary
OH-vuh-ree/ˈəʊvəri/
a reproductive organ that produces or contains egg cells
The ovary contains developing egg cells inside small sacs called follicles.
Etymology
The name presents the organ as a place for eggs, directly matching its reproductive role in animals. In plants, the corresponding structures produced are ovules.
In context
the ovary is where you'll find the ovules and inside the ovules
More examples
- An ultrasound shows a small cyst on her left ovary.
- In humans, the ovaries also produce estrogen and progesterone.
- After fertilization, the flower's ovary develops into a fruit.
Forms
ovary · ovaries
ovarian adjective — relating to or involving an ovary
ovule noun — a plant structure containing an egg cell
Similar words
- gonad
- A broader term for an ovary or a testis.