fibrocystic

adjective

fi·​bro·​cys·​tic ˌfī-brə-ˈsi-stik How to pronounce fibrocystic (audio)
ˌfi-
: characterized by the presence or development of fibrous tissue and cysts

Examples of fibrocystic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most conditions that cause breast masses or lumps during the teenage years are benign, including fibroadenomas (non-cancerous tumors) and fibrocystic breasts (characterized by lumpy fibrous tissue). ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Aug. 2023 Hormonal fluctuations can also lead to fibrocystic breast changes (the development of non-cancerous lumps in your boobs) around your period, which can contribute to tenderness, according to the Mayo Clinic. Rozalynn S. Frazier, SELF, 29 July 2022 Hyperestrogenism can lead to a host of gynecological conditions, including uterine fibroids, endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, ovarian cysts, menstrual irregularities and forms of cancer. Tyler Jett, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fibrocystic was in 1854

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“Fibrocystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrocystic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

fibrocystic

adjective
fi·​bro·​cys·​tic ˌfīb-rə-ˈsis-tik How to pronounce fibrocystic (audio) ˌfib- How to pronounce fibrocystic (audio)
: characterized by the presence or development of fibrous tissue and cysts
fibrocystic changes in the pancreasLancet
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