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ovulation [‚äv·yə′lā·shən] (physiology) Discharge of an ovum or ovule from the ovary. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Any man desiring to ejaculate will have to file for a permit and show evidence that his wife is expected to ovulate. The hormone injections used to induce livestock and women to ovulate may force some eggs to leave ovarian follicles too early to begin and maintain a successful pregnancy, a new study reports. Numerous studies find they can reduce your risk of ovarian cancer, probably by limiting the number of times you ovulate throughout your lifetime. |
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