ovary
ovary — noun
- ovarysingular
- ovariesplural
1. one of two small organs inside a female person or animal that make eggs (also ca
one of two small organs inside a female person or animal that make eggs (also called ova), or the similar part of a female flower that makes seeds
The doctor told Lien that a small cyst had formed on her left ovary.
collocation: cyst on + body organ
During the ultrasound, the technician could see that both of Renata's ovaries looked healthy.
medical context: ultrasound for diagnosis
Each month, a woman's ovaries release an egg as part of the menstrual cycle.
Bees carry pollen from one flower to another, helping the plant's ovary develop into fruit.
Ayana learned in biology class that a flower's ovary holds tiny ovules.
- gonad
more technical, used for both male and female reproductive organs
- reproductive gland
broader term that covers other hormone-producing organs as well
- egg-producing organ
descriptive rather than a true synonym, helpful for learners
- testis
the male reproductive organ that produces sperm
文法句型
possessive + ovary/ovaries
ovary + verb (produces/releases/contains)
用法筆記
People have two ovaries, so the plural form 'ovaries' is very common. The ovary produces and releases eggs, while the uterus (or womb) is where a baby grows — these two organs have different functions.