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polycystic Definition

poly·cystic (päl′i sis′tik)

adjective

made up of or containing many cysts a polycystic kidney

polycystic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ovary: There is a condition known a Polycystic ovary, which is a hormonal disorder where the cyst fails to produce an egg.
  • syndrome: Verity PCOS Verity are a UK support group for women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • kidney: In patients with massively enlarged polycystic kidneys, one may be removed to make room for the transplant [ 10 ] .
  • disease: Q. I have polycystic kidney disease what does the future hold for me?
  • patient: Families of polycystic patients are often well known to renal units.

Used with adjective complement

  • have: HORMONES Q: I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ( PCOS ), which makes losing weight really difficult.