anovulatory

anovulatory
Absence of the development of a mature graafian follicle and/or the discharge of the ovum during a menstrual cycle. SYN: anovular.

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an·ovu·la·to·ry (')an-'äv-yə-lə-tōr-ē, -'ōv-, -.tȯr- adj
1) not involving or associated with ovulation <\anovulatory bleeding>
2) suppressing ovulation <\anovulatory drugs>

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an·ov·u·la·to·ry (an-ovґu-lə-tor″e) not accompanied by discharge of an oocyte.

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  • anovulatory — adjective Not ovulatory; characterized by anovulation (a lack of ovulation) …   Wiktionary

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  • anovulatory — an·o·vu·la·to·ry …   English syllables

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  • anovulatory —   a. not associated with ovulation; suppressing ovulation …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • anovulatory cycle — a sexual cycle in which no oocyte is discharged …   Medical dictionary

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