Polyovular
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Containing many ovules not-comparable
"As an endocrine-disruptor chemical DEHP and its derivative mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP) lead to polyovular follicles, accelerated depletion of the primordial follicle pools, and a decrease of sex steroid hormone production [20 –22 ]."
Example
More examples"As an endocrine-disruptor chemical DEHP and its derivative mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP) lead to polyovular follicles, accelerated depletion of the primordial follicle pools, and a decrease of sex steroid hormone production [20 –22 ]."
Etymology
From poly- + ovular.
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