adjective
- occurring or existing without the release of an ovum from the ovary; characterized by the absence of ovulation
Usage: medical/biological term; commonly used in gynecology and reproductive medicine
Examples
- An anovular cycle is one in which the ovary does not release an egg.
- Some hormonal contraceptives work by creating anovular cycles.
- The patient experienced several anovular menstrual cycles after starting the medication.
- Anovular bleeding can occur in women with certain hormonal imbalances.
- Doctors may investigate anovular cycles as a potential cause of infertility.