Polycystic

//pɑliˈsɪstɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having many cysts.

Example

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"Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in women from young adulthood to early middle age."

Etymology

From poly- + cystic.

Related phrases

polycystic kidneypolycystic liverpolycystic ovary

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