antiovulatory

UK
/ˌæntiˈɒvjʊlətəri/
US
/ˌæntiˈɑvjuləˌtɔri/

Translations

antiovulatorynoun
antiovulatories
pl
UK
/ˌæntiˈɒvjʊlətəri/
US
/ˌæntiˈɑːvjəˌleɪtɔːri/
Occasionally used as a countable noun referring to a drug or agent that suppresses ovulation.
Synonyms
contraceptive (ovulation-inhibiting)
anovulatory agent
antiovulatory agent
ovulation blocker
ovulation suppressant
ovulation inhibitor
antiovulatoryadjective
more antiovulatory
Comp.
most antiovulatory
Super.
UK
/ˌæntiˈɒvjʊlətəri/
US
/ˌæntiˈɑvjuləˌtɔri/
The antiovulatory effects of the medication were studied in clinical trials.
Антиовуляторные эффекты препарата изучались в клинических испытаниях.

Definitions

antiovulatorynoun
A drug or other agent that suppresses or prevents ovulation.
The physician prescribed an antiovulatory to manage the patient's hormonal imbalance.
antiovulatoryadjective
Relating to or causing the suppression or prevention of ovulation.
The antiovulatory effects of the medication were studied in clinical trials.