post-ovulation

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From post- +‎ ovulation.

Adjective[edit]

post-ovulation (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Pertaining to the period immediately after ovulation.
    • 2008, Juan C. Samper, Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination, page 160:
      Progesterone concentrations rise rapidly in the mare and any post-ovulation treatment carries an increased risk of uterine contamination.

Adverb[edit]

post-ovulation (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) After ovulation.
    • 2006, Michael J Soares et al., Placenta and Trophoblast: Methods and Protocols, page 108:
      Surgeries could be scheduled on day 10 or 14 post ovulation of a regular menstrual cycle.
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