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polycystic

polycystic

3 7.2
Having many small sacs filled with fluid in an organ that can cause problems
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɒliˈsɪstɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : poliquístico
  • Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome experience irregular menstrual cycles.
  • polycystic ovaries
  • polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • polycystic kidneys

But I ultimately had a female specific endocrine condition, polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS.

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Examples

  • So PCSPCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome.

    KenDBerryMD

  • However, the practice nurse suggested that with her family history and other risk factors (obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome), she should undergo a specific risk assessment for type 2 diabetes.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Does she have other features of polycystic ovaries?

    Academic text (2012)

  • And indeed, we now have a new study looking at polycystic kidney disease in humans, a randomized controlled trial.

  • I had Polycystic Kidney Disease and would eventually need dialysis in my 60s.

    Blog text (25)

  • I was worried since Dr. KK felt one of my ovaries appeared polycystic on ultrasound.

    Blog text (30)

  • Some of our best evidence for a role of diet comes from patients with polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS).

    Blog text (26)

  • But I ultimately had a female specific endocrine condition, polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS.

    andrew gold | heretics.

  • Last summer, I continued my work in her lab on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

    Academic text (2012)

  • The guideline also advised that people who were at increased risk should also be risk assessed; the factors that increased the risk of developing T2D included obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome, or a history of gestational diabetes.

    Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

multiloculated
vspolycystic
  • Specialized
9.9

Divided into many small separate chambers, often in a lump or cyst

refers to many fluid filled sacs rather than merely compartments

Compounds

polycystic kidney disease
  • Specialized
1 5.3

A long-term disease in which many small bags filled with liquid grow in the kidneys and make them bigger

Surface Forms

polycystic positive

Morphology

polycystic = cystic (transparent) = poly + cyst + ic

The word is built transparently from the productive prefix poly- plus the base adjective cystic, with a clear meaning of 'many cysts'.

Etymology

Polycystic comes from the Greek parts poly- meaning 'many' and -cystic from cyst meaning 'a sac' or 'a fluid-filled pouch'. So, polycystic literally means 'many sacs', which helps you remember it describes an organ that has many fluid-filled sacs.