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ovary in German

ovary in German is Eierstock, Ovarium, Fruchtknoten — ovary means a reproductive organ in females that produces eggs and, in mammals, hormones such as estrogen.

ovary in German

Eierstock
noun
(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova in most animals, and in mammals, secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Ovarium
noun
(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova in most animals, and in mammals, secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Fruchtknoten
noun
(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova in most animals, and in mammals, secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Ovar
noun
(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova in most animals, and in mammals, secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

What does "ovary" mean?

  1. noun A reproductive organ in females that produces eggs and, in mammals, hormones such as estrogen.
    "The scan showed both ovaries were healthy."
  2. noun In botany, the part of a flower that holds the ovules and later develops into fruit.
    "After pollination, the ovary of the flower swells into a fruit."
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ovary in a sentence

  • The scan showed both ovaries were healthy.
  • After pollination, the ovary of the flower swells into a fruit.

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What is "ovary" in German?

"ovary" in German is Eierstock, Ovarium, Fruchtknoten. ovary means: A reproductive organ in females that produces eggs and, in mammals, hormones such as estrogen.

How do you use "ovary" in a sentence?

Example: "The scan showed both ovaries were healthy." In German, "ovary" is Eierstock, Ovarium, Fruchtknoten.

Are there other ways to say "ovary" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "ovary": Eierstock, Ovarium, Fruchtknoten, Ovar.

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