ovarian discharge

[/oʊˈvɛriən dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/]
nounpl: ovarian discharges
descarga ovariana
1. The release of fluid, mucus, or other secretions from the ovaries, particularly during ovulation or as part of the menstrual cycle
Ovarian discharge can increase during the fertile window of the menstrual cycle.
A descarga ovariana pode aumentar durante a janela fértil do ciclo menstrual.
2. Medical term referring to abnormal fluid or pus discharge from ovarian tissue, often indicating infection or pathology
The doctor diagnosed ovarian discharge as a symptom of the infection.
O médico diagnosticou a descarga ovariana como um sintoma da infecção.
This is primarily a medical and scientific term used by healthcare professionals, gynecologists, and in health education contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, discussions of reproductive health and menstrual cycles have become increasingly common in sex education and women's health programs. The term is clinically neutral and used professionally in medical settings across both Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ovarian secretionovarian fluidcervical mucus (related)reproductive discharge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
descarga ovariana
Standard medical terminology used in clinical and educational contexts
Portugal
descarga ovárica
Alternative form used in European Portuguese; same meaning as Brazilian variant
Medical contexts (Brazil)
secreção ovárica
Formal medical alternative; more commonly used in clinical documentation
Informal (Brazil)
corrimento
Broader colloquial term for vaginal discharge, may encompass ovarian discharge

Related Words

ovulationmenstrual cyclecervical mucusreproductive healthgynecologyovarian cystpelvic inflammatory disease
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