adjective

polycystic

polycystic

She was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.

She was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.

polycystic ((noun)) used to describe a medical condition She has polycystic kidney disease.

Synonyms: multicystic

From Greek 'poly-' (many) + 'kystis' (bladder, cyst).

Break it down: 'poly' means many, and 'cystic' relates to cysts. So, 'having many cysts'.

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