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preovulatory

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ov⋅u⋅late

  [ov-yuh-leyt, oh-vyuh-leyt-]
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–verb (used without object), -lat⋅ed, -lat⋅ing. Biology.
to produce and discharge eggs from an ovary or ovarian follicle.
Origin:
1860–65; ovule + -ate 1

Related forms:
ov⋅u⋅la⋅tion, noun
ov⋅u⋅la⋅to⋅ry  [ov-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, oh-vyuh-] , adjective
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Main Entry: pre·ovu·la·to·ry
Pronunciation: -'äv-y&-l&-"tOr-E, -"tor-, -'Ov-
Function: adjective
: occurring in,being in, existing in, or typical of the period immediately preceding ovulation <preovulatory oocytes> preovulatory surge of luteinizing hormone>
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ovulate o·vu·late (ō'vyə-lāt', ŏv'yə-)
v. o·vu·lat·ed, o·vu·lat·ing, o·vu·lates
To produce ova; discharge eggs from the ovary.

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