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An [[organ]] in the [[Female Reproductive System]] which produces [[Ovum|egg cells]].
 
 
 
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Revision as of 08:49, 19 September 2018

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Meaning

The ovary is an organ in the Female Reproductive System which produces and stores the egg cells.

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A diagram of the female reproductive system.

About the Female Reproductive System

There are two ovaries in a female.
The ovaries release one ovum every 28 days.
Each ovary takes a turn to release the ovum each month, but in some female humans both ovaries release an ovum at the same time which can lead to twins.