ovulation-associated
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/ˌoʊvjuˈleɪʃən əˈsoʊsi.eɪtɪd/
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/ˌəʊvjuˈleɪʃən əˈsəʊsi.eɪtɪd/
linked to egg release
Etymology
'ovulation-associated' is a compound of 'ovulation' and 'associated'. 'ovulation' originates from Modern Latin 'ovulatio', ultimately from Latin 'ovulum' (diminutive of 'ovum') where 'ovum' meant 'egg'. 'associated' originates from Latin 'associare' (ad- + socius) meaning 'to join with' or 'to unite'.
'ovulation' passed into English via Modern Latin 'ovulatio' (from Latin 'ovulum'/'ovum') and became the medical term 'ovulation'. 'associated' comes from Latin 'associare' → Old French 'associer' → Middle English 'associate', with the past participle form 'associated' used adjectivally.
Originally, the elements referred to 'egg' (ovum) and 'to join/relate' (associare); combined in modern usage they mean 'linked with or occurring at the time of egg release (ovulation)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related to or occurring in association with ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary).
Many women report ovulation-associated pelvic pain during the middle of their menstrual cycle.
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Last updated: 2025/12/28 10:58