noun. pain in the area of the ovary that is felt at the time of ovulation (usually midway through the menstrual cycle).
1. Noun, singular or mass Also during this time, a woman may experience light cramping on one side of the abdomen, this is known as mittelschmerz or middle pain 2. 2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present There are few reasons mittelschmerz** occurs.