Ovary

**Definition:** The reproductive organ (GONADS) in female animals. In vertebrates, the ovary contains two functional parts: the OVARIAN FOLLICLE for the production of female germ cells (OOGENESIS); and the endocrine cells (GRANULOSA CELLS; THECA CELLS; and LUTEAL CELLS) for the production of ESTROGENS and PROGESTERONE.

**Tree numbers:** - A05.360.319.114.630 - A05.360.576.497 - A06.300.312.497

**Synonyms:** - Ovaries