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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People at risk of infertility from diseases like cancer or polycystic ovarian syndrome rarely qualify for coverage.
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Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, excess androgen (male hormone) levels, and polycystic ovaries, which are enlarged ovaries containing numerous small cysts.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Many uterine cancer risk factors are associated with hormonal imbalances — such as obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), both of which can increase estrogen exposure.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at a 19% higher risk for heart disease than women without the condition.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
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Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, excess androgen (male hormone) levels, and polycystic ovaries, which are enlarged ovaries containing numerous small cysts.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Many uterine cancer risk factors are associated with hormonal imbalances — such as obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), both of which can increase estrogen exposure.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at a 19% higher risk for heart disease than women without the condition.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Polycystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycystic. Accessed 8 Nov. 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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