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postovulation

postovulation is the alternative form of post-ovulation.

Meaning of post-ovulation

Adjective

post-ovulation (not comparable)

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

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Origin of postovulation

From post- + ovulation.

Questions about postovulation

What is postovulation the alternative form of?
Postovulation is the alternative form of post-ovulation.

Words near postovulation in the dictionary

  1. postosmication
  2. postotic
  3. postoutbreak
  4. postovariectomy
  5. postoviposition
  6. postovulation
  7. postovulatory
  8. postoxygenator
  9. postpachytene
  10. postpagan
  11. postpageant

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