polycystic ovary syndrome

Noun

Meaning

polycystic ovary syndrome (uncountable)

(medicine) A syndrome characterised by polycystic ovaries, menstrual disturbance, and high levels of androgens or insulin.
Synonyms: polycystic ovarian syndrome, Stein-Leventhal syndrome, PCOS (abbreviation)

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Synonyms

hyperparathyroidism

Examples

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of infertility worldwide, and it effects up to 5 million U.S. women, according to the CDC. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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