Dictionary
polycystic ovary syndrome
noun
Definition of POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
: a variable disease that is marked by amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and ovarian enlargement and is usually initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen which results in an abnormal cycle of gonadotropin release by the pituitary gland —called also polycystic ovarian syndrome
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
1967
Medical Dictionary
polycystic ovary syndrome
noun
Medical Definition of POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
: a variable disorder that is marked especially by amenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and ovarian enlargement and is usually initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen which results in an abnormal cycle of gonadotropin release by the pituitary gland—abbreviation PCOS; called also polycystic ovarian disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, polycystic ovary disease, Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: PolycystisPrevious Word in the Dictionary: polycystic kidney diseaseAll Words Near: polycystic ovary syndrome
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up polycystic ovary syndrome? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).