ovulation

ovulation (ov´yu-la´shun, o´vyu-)

Release of an ovum from the ovarian follicle.
anestrous o. discharge of ova occurring in animals without estrus.
paracyclic o. o. occurring in the menstrual cycle at any time other than the normally anticipated time; believed to be usually a psychogenic phenomenon.

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