Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Medical term · P
A condition which can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones and aspects of her appearance. It can also affect long-term health.
Word parts
polycystic = poly- + cyst/o
Related terms
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Menstrual cycleThe monthly process in which an egg develops and the lining of the womb is prepared for possible pregnancy. If the egg is not fertilized, it is reabsorbed back into the body and…
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ConditionA state of being, like being healthy or fit, or having a problem, such as a heart problem.
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FertilityThe ability to conceive a baby and, for a woman, to become pregnant.
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HormonesNaturally occurring substances made in the body which control the activity of normal cells. They include: follicle stimulating hormone, gonadotrophins, human chorionic…