polycystic ovary syndrome

noun

: a variable disease that is marked by amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and ovarian enlargement and is usually initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen which results in an abnormal cycle of gonadotropin release by the pituitary gland

called also polycystic ovarian syndrome

Examples of polycystic ovary syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is similar to other conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), making endometriosis even harder to diagnose. —Monique Wilson, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025

Curtis, who has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is passionate about women's health education and believes more brides should consider their cycles when setting a wedding date. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

Women who have gynecologic conditions like endometriosis, heavy or irregular periods, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have a higher risk of heart disease and conditions that affect blood flow to the brain, including stroke, a new study found. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Feb. 2025

More seriously, an irregular menstrual cycle could be a sign of a growth, such as a polyp, a reproductive health condition like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or adenomyosis, or a thyroid disorder. —Julia Ries, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polycystic ovary syndrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

Medical Definition

polycystic ovary syndrome

noun

: a variable disorder that is marked especially by amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and ovarian enlargement and is usually initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen which results in an abnormal cycle of gonadotropin release by the pituitary gland

—abbreviation PCOS

called also polycystic ovarian disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, polycystic ovary disease, Stein-Leventhal syndrome