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preovulatory

preovulatory

1 7.9
Before the body releases an egg in the monthly cycle
  • adjective
  • /ˌpriːoʊˈvjuːləˌtɔːri/
  • Specialized
: preovulatorio
  • Understanding the preovulatory stage is essential for couples trying to conceive.

Examples

  • Preovulatory women, who are at the peak of their fertility, are most affected by it.

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  • During the preovulatory phase, women may experience increased energy and libido.

  • Doctors often monitor hormone levels during the preovulatory period to assess fertility.

Surface Forms

preovulatory positive

Morphology

preovulatory = ovulatory (transparent) = pre + ovul + ate + ory

Given knowledge of 'ovulatory', the prefix 'pre-' straightforwardly adds the meaning 'before'.

Etymology

Preovulatory starts with pre- meaning 'before' and the ovulatory part comes from Latin ovum, meaning 'egg'. So preovulatory describes the time 'before the release of an egg' in the menstrual or reproductive cycle.