Ovulated: meaning, definitions and examples

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ovulated

 

[ ˈɒv.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical term

Ovulated refers to the phase in the menstrual cycle where an ovary releases an egg. This process is crucial for reproduction and is typically accompanied by hormonal changes in the body. Ovulation usually occurs once in each menstrual cycle, about midway through. Tracking ovulation is important for those trying to conceive, as it indicates the fertile window.

Synonyms

became fertile, released an egg

Examples of usage

  • She ovulated on day 14 of her cycle.
  • Doctors can predict when a woman is likely to ovulate.
  • Tracking basal body temperature can help identify when one has ovulated.
  • Many women notice changes in their body when they ovulate.

Translations

Translations of the word "ovulated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ovulou

🇮🇳 अंडोत्सर्जित

🇩🇪 ovuliert

🇮🇩 berovulasi

🇺🇦 овулювала

🇵🇱 owulowała

🇯🇵 排卵した

🇫🇷 ovulé

🇪🇸 ovuló

🇹🇷 yumurtladı

🇰🇷 배란했다

🇸🇦 أباضت

🇨🇿 ovulovala

🇸🇰 ovulovala

🇨🇳 排卵了

🇸🇮 ovulirala

🇮🇸 eggfrjósa

🇰🇿 овуляция жасады

🇬🇪 ობულაცია მოახდინა

🇦🇿 yumurtlama etdi

🇲🇽 ovuló

Etymology

The term 'ovulate' comes from the Latin word 'ovulum', which means 'small egg'. The concept of ovulation was first introduced in the early 20th century, as scientists began to understand the female reproductive cycle in greater detail. Prior to this, the process and its importance for fertility were not well understood. With advancements in medical science, ovulation is now recognized as a critical stage in the reproductive cycle, informing both medical practices and personal family planning. Understanding ovulation has also led to the development of various fertility tracking methods and ovulation predictor kits that assist women in identifying their fertile days.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,915, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.