Ovary
ovum-producing reproductive organ, often found in pairs as part of the vertebrate female reproductive system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the ovary of a flower, see Gynoecium.
Ovaries (Singular: Ovary) are organs found in female organisms. Ovaries are part of the reproductive system needed to reproduce sexually.
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Ovary | |
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Details | |
System | Female reproductive system |
Artery | ovarian artery, uterine artery |
Vein | ovarian vein |
Nerve | ovarian plexus |
Lymph | Paraaortic lymph node |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ovarium |
MeSH | D010053 |
TA | A09.1.01.001 |
FMA | 7209 |
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Most vertebrates have ovaries. Usually animals have two ovaries. Birds usually have only one working ovary; snakes have one ovary in front of the other. The ovaries are similar to testicles in men.