Eierstock

derNoun

ovary; reproductive organ

English translations

01
ovary

Word details

German meaning: Der Eierstock ist ein weibliches Geschlechtsorgan, in dem Eizellen produziert und Hormone gebildet werden.
English meaning: Ovary
Synonym: Ovar
German example: Der Arzt untersuchte den Eierstock der Patientin.
English example: The doctor examined the patient's ovary.
Type: Noun
Article: der
Singular Form: der Eierstock
Plural Form: die Eierstöcke

Eierstockkrebs
Ovarian cancer
Eizelle
Ovum
Ovar
Ovary
Ovarium
Ovary
Eileiter
fallopian tube
Ovulation
Ovulation
ovarial
Ovarian refers to the ovaries or concerning the ovarian function.

Example sentences with “Eierstock”

Der Eierstock spielt eine zentrale Rolle im weiblichen Zyklus. (The ovary plays a central role in the female cycle.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Eierstock a masculine noun?

Yes, Eierstock is masculine (der Eierstock). It is a compound word consisting of 'Ei' (egg) and 'Stock' (stick/base/stock). The plural is 'Eierstöcke'.