ovulation-stimulating
|ov-u-la-tion-stim-u-la-ting|
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/ˌoʊv.jəˈleɪ.ʃən ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪ.tɪŋ/
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/ˌɒv.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən ˈstɪm.jʊˌleɪ.tɪŋ/
cause ovulation
Etymology
'ovulation-stimulating' is a compound of 'ovulation' and 'stimulating'. 'ovulation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ovum' (and the diminutive 'ovulum'), where 'ovum' meant 'egg', with the suffix '-ation' forming the noun; 'stimulating' originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'stimulare', where 'stimula-' meant 'goad' or 'spur'.
'ovulation' entered English via Medieval/Modern Latin (e.g. 'ovulatio') and related Romance-language forms before becoming 'ovulation' in modern English; 'stimulate' comes from Latin 'stimulare' via Old French/Medieval Latin forms into Middle English 'stimulen' and later modern English 'stimulate', with the present participle forming 'stimulating'.
Originally, Latin roots referred broadly to 'egg' ('ovum') and to 'goading' or 'urging' ('stimulare'); over time, combining them in medical English produced the compound meaning specifically 'causing or promoting ovulation' in clinical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing or promoting ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary); used especially of treatments or drugs that induce ovulation.
The clinic offers ovulation-stimulating medications to help patients who have difficulty conceiving.
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Last updated: 2025/12/28 09:46