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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And those with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may feel lethargic or sluggish.
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Julia Ries, Outside Online, 27 Feb. 2025
The monitors could also help women with polycystic ovarian syndrome — a hormonal disorder that is often linked to infertility, weight problems and irregular or missed periods — avoid long-term complications.
—Vruti Venkatesan, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2025
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
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Julia Ries, Outside Online, 27 Feb. 2025
The monitors could also help women with polycystic ovarian syndrome — a hormonal disorder that is often linked to infertility, weight problems and irregular or missed periods — avoid long-term complications.
—Vruti Venkatesan, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2025
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
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“Polycystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycystic. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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