ovulation
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/ˌɑːvjuˈleɪʃn/
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/ˌɒvjuˈleɪʃn/
The release of an egg from the ovary, which is part of a woman's menstrual cycle and can lead to pregnancy if fertilized by sperm.
Women often track their menstrual cycles to predict ovulation and the best time to get pregnant.