Post-ovulation

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to the period immediately after ovulation. not-comparable

    "Progesterone concentrations rise rapidly in the mare and any post-ovulation treatment carries an increased risk of uterine contamination."

Adverb
  1. 1
    After ovulation. not-comparable

    "Surgeries could be scheduled on day 10 or 14 post ovulation of a regular menstrual cycle."

Example

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"Progesterone concentrations rise rapidly in the mare and any post-ovulation treatment carries an increased risk of uterine contamination."

Etymology

From post- + ovulation.

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