adjective
- relating to or characterized by the absence of ovulation; not involving the release of an egg from the ovary
Usage: medical/biological term; commonly used in gynecology and reproductive health
Examples
- An anovulatory cycle occurs when the ovary does not release an egg.
- The doctor explained that her anovulatory periods were preventing pregnancy.
- Certain hormonal contraceptives work by creating anovulatory cycles.
- Anovulatory bleeding can happen without ovulation taking place.
- The patient's anovulatory condition was treated with fertility medications.