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| pol·y·cys·tic o·var·i·an syn·drome |
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1. effect of multiple ovarian cysts: a disorder of the ovaries caused by numerous small cysts in both ovaries and characterized by absent menstruation, sterility, obesity, and a distribution of body hair more characteristic of men
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2. hormonal disorder affecting ovaries: a hormonal disorder in women characterized by enlarged ovaries containing numerous small painless cysts, infertility, excessive hair growth, and acne
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