polycystic

adjective

poly·cys·tic ˌpä-lē-ˈsi-stik

: having or involving more than one cyst

polycystic kidneys

a polycystic disease

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For this reason, spearmint may benefit females with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025 Weaver was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that makes losing weight more difficult. —

Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 But Perri Owens had a condition called polycystic ovary syndrom (PCOS) — large ovaries with small cysts on the edges — that made conceiving challenging. —

Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024 Certain conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), can cause higher testosterone levels in females.7 Adulthood In adulthood, testosterone levels tend to remain fairly steady in both males and females. —

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