Definition

Noun: - The absence or failure of ovulation: Anovulation refers to a condition where the ovaries do not release an egg (ovum) during a menstrual cycle. This can occur due to various physiological states or dysfunctions.

Usage

• Anovulation is a medical term used primarily in contexts related to reproductive health, gynecology, and endocrinology. It describes a specific event or a chronic condition affecting the menstrual cycle and fertility.

Examples

• The patient's infertility was diagnosed as being caused by chronic anovulation.
• Anovulation is a common reason for irregular menstrual periods.
• Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can lead to anovulation.

Advanced Usage

• Chronic anovulation: Refers to the persistent failure to ovulate over multiple cycles, often associated with endocrine disorders.
• Anovulatory cycle: A menstrual cycle in which ovulation does not occur, which may still involve menstrual bleeding (anovulatory bleeding).

Variants and Related Words

• Anovulatory (adjective): Describing a state or cycle where ovulation does not happen.
  • She experienced an anovulatory cycle.

Synonyms

• Failure to ovulate
• Absence of ovulation

Antonyms

• Ovulation (the process of releasing an egg from the ovary)

Noun

1. the absence of ovulation due to immaturity or post-maturity or pregnancy or oral contraceptive pills or dysfunction of the ovary