polycystic

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ cystic.

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

polycystic (comparative more polycystic, superlative most polycystic)

  1. (medicine) Having many cysts.

Derived terms

  • polycystic kidney
  • polycystic liver
  • polycystic ovary

Translations

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