Ovary

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts

Used for

ovary transplantation

Broader Terms

female reproductive system, gonad

Narrower Terms

corpus luteum, egg /ovum, graafian follicle

Facts

• Ovary is female reproductive organ that produces ovules.
• Ovaries are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus.
• Ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone.
• The ovary is white, has a convoluted appearance, and is about the size of a walnut.
• The ovary can have one or many ovules inside of it.

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