polycystic

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ cystic.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/, /ˈpɒlɪˌsɪstɪk/
(US) IPA^(key): /pɑliˈsɪstɪk/

Adjective

polycystic (comparative more polycystic, superlative most polycystic)

(medicine) Having many cysts.

Derived terms

polycystic kidney
polycystic liver
polycystic ovary

Translations

having many cysts

Catalan: poliquístic
French: polykystique (fr)
Italian: policistico
Spanish: poliquístico

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