Reproductive
polycystic ovary syndrome
pol-ee-SIS-tik OH-vuh-ree SIN-drome
StatusNew
Definition
Hormonal disorder with irregular ovulation/periods, excess androgens, and/or polycystic ovaries.
PathologyReproductive
Breakdown
Etymology
Greek: poly- (many) + cyst/o (sac)
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