Absence of the development of a mature graafian follicle and/or the discharge of the ovum during a menstrual cycle. SYN: anovular.
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an·ovu·la·to·ry (')an-'äv-yə-lə-tōr-ē, -'ōv-, -.tȯr- adj
1) not involving or associated with ovulation <\anovulatory bleeding>
2) suppressing ovulation <\anovulatory drugs>
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an·ov·u·la·to·ry (an-ovґu-lə-tor″e) not accompanied by discharge of an oocyte.Medical dictionary. 2011.