Ovulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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ovulate

 

[ หˆษ’v.jสŠ.leษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Ovulate refers to the phase in the female reproductive cycle where an ovary releases an egg or ovum. This process typically occurs once a month, marking a critical moment in fertility. During ovulation, hormone levels fluctuate, which can lead to various physical and emotional changes. Understanding ovulation is essential for those tracking fertility for conception or natural family planning.

Synonyms

discharge, release, shed

Examples of usage

  • Women typically ovulate about two weeks before their menstrual period.
  • Tracking when you ovulate can help with conception efforts.
  • Symptoms may indicate when you are about to ovulate.
  • Several methods exist to determine when ovulate occurs.

Translations

Translations of the word "ovulate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ovular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเฅ‹เคคเฅเคธเคฐเฅเคœเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ovulieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berovulasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฒัƒะปัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owulowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ’ๅตใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ovuler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ovular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumurtlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋ž€ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุจุงุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovulovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ovulovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๅต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovulirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ egglosun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ั€ั‚า›ะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumurtlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ovular

Word origin

The word 'ovulate' comes from the Latin root 'ovulum', which means 'small egg'. The term evolved with the study of human anatomy and reproductive biology, becoming a standard term in medical and biological contexts. It was first introduced in scientific literature in the 19th century as researchers began to gain a greater understanding of the female reproductive cycle. With advancements in endocrinology and gynecology, the term gained further importance in discussions surrounding fertility, contraception, and reproductive health. The concept has influenced various fields such as reproductive medicine and biology, acting as a cornerstone for understanding female reproductive capacity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,718 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.