Oligo-ovulation Health Dictionary

The development and release of an OVUM (egg) from the ovary (see OVARIES) into the FALLOPIAN TUBES. Ovulation is initiated by the secretion of luteinising hormone by the anterior PITUITARY GLAND and occurs half way through the menstrual cycle. If the ovum is not fertilised, it is lost during MENSTRUATION.... ovulation

A prefix meaning few, scanty or little, as in oligospermia (too few sperm in the semen).... oligo-