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

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Common hormonal issues include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), diabetes, perimenopause and menopause, according to Tang. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024 That is when she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis - which can heavily impact fertility. Mauricio Viladegutt, Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2024 Hormonal disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also cause irregular periods and anovulation. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Plus, endocrinologists treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, and even osteoporosis. Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polycystic ovary syndrome 

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First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polycystic ovary syndrome was in 1956

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“Polycystic ovary syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycystic%20ovary%20syndrome. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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

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