polyovular

adj

Meaning

Containing many ovules

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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