parovarian

/ˌpærəˈveɪriən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the paroophoron, a group of organs in the female pelvic cavity including the fallopian tubes, the ovary, and the ligaments that support the ovary.

“The parovarian cyst was a rare complication of the patient’s surgery.”

2. noun

a cyst or tumor in the paroophoron.

“The doctor performed surgery to remove the parovarian cyst.”

Synonyms

  • ovarian
  • paroophoritic

Antonyms

  • fimbriated