oval | (noun) a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it | Synonyms: ellipse |
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ovalbumin | (noun) the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water | Synonyms: albumen, egg white, white |
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ovariectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both ovaries | Synonyms: oophorectomy |
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ovaritis | (noun) inflammation of the ovaries | - |
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ovary | (noun) (vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone | - |
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(noun) the organ that bears the ovules of a flower | - |
ovation | (noun) enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) | Synonyms: standing ovation |
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