anovulatory
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anovular
[an-ov´u-lar]not accompanied by ovulation.
an·ov·u·la·to·ry
(an-ov'yū-lă-tōr-ē),Absence of the development of a mature ovarian follicle and/or the discharge of the oocyte during a menstrual cycle.
Synonym(s): anovular
anovulatory
(ăn-ō′vyə-lə-tôr′ē, -ŏv′yə-)adj.
1. Relating to or causing the suppression of ovulation: an anovulatory drug.
2. Not associated with or influenced by ovulation.