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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During the trip, the Teen Mom alum, who has polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), unexpectedly got her period.
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Sometimes a small amount of exercise goes a long way to help control conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, which is one of the more common hormonal imbalances that can affect women’s health at all reproductive ages.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
This is also true for women-specific conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
This condition arises from various causes including endometriosis, fibroids, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
—Brittany Barreto, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Sometimes a small amount of exercise goes a long way to help control conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, which is one of the more common hormonal imbalances that can affect women’s health at all reproductive ages.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
This is also true for women-specific conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
This condition arises from various causes including endometriosis, fibroids, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
—Brittany Barreto, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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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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