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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Doctors can also rule out certain health conditions that make weight loss harder, such as Hashimoto's disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).1213
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Is Big, Beautiful And Sad Northern Lights Alert For 17 States After ‘Double Eruption’ On Sun
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a hormonal condition that affects an estimated6-13% of girls of women of reproductive age worldwide.
—Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Shortly after, a cancer scare led to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis, pushing her to overhaul her lifestyle.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
According to Harlow, more research is needed to know how menstrual changes during the menopause transition affect people with various gynecological conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
—Julia Ries, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Is Big, Beautiful And Sad Northern Lights Alert For 17 States After ‘Double Eruption’ On Sun
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a hormonal condition that affects an estimated6-13% of girls of women of reproductive age worldwide.
—Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Shortly after, a cancer scare led to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis, pushing her to overhaul her lifestyle.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
According to Harlow, more research is needed to know how menstrual changes during the menopause transition affect people with various gynecological conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
—Julia Ries, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polycystic
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“Polycystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycystic. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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polycystic
adjective
poly·cys·tic
-ˈsis-tik
: having or involving more than one cyst
polycystic kidneys
polycystic disease
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