Meaning & Definition of Ovulation in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The process in the menstrual cycle whereby a mature ovarian follicle releases an egg.

  Example Sentence: Ovulation typically occurs around the midpoint of a woman's menstrual cycle.

• Definition: The time during which an egg is released and can potentially be fertilized.

  Example Sentence: Tracking ovulation can help couples trying to conceive.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'ovulatio', from 'ovulum' meaning 'little egg', from 'ovum' meaning 'egg'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• ovulation cycle: The recurring sequence of physiological changes that occurs in female reproductive systems.
• ovulation predictor kit: A test kit used to determine the days in a woman's cycle when she is most fertile.

Translations

• Spanish: ovulación

• French: ovulation

• German: Eisprung

• Russian: овуляция

Related Words

• follicle: A small sac in the ovary that contains the egg before it is released.

• fertilization: The process of a sperm combining with an egg to form a zygote.

• menstrual cycle: The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system.