polycystic
Having multiple cysts
Polycystic describes a condition characterized by multiple cysts, typically in an organ.
Most commonly encountered in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder, and polycystic kidney disease, a genetic condition.
The prefix poly- indicates many; cystic refers to fluid-filled sacs.
Hormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
- infertilityInability to reproduce
- hirsutismAbnormal hair growth disorder
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
menstrual · irregularity · hormonal · imbalance · gynecology · reproductive · fertility · metformin
Of the kidneys
- nephropathyKidney tissue deterioration
- dominantHaving superior influence
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- dialysisMechanical blood filtration
transplant · hypertension · nephrologist · uremia · hematuria · proteinuria · creatinine · fibrosis
PCOS
Hormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
- infertilityInability to reproduce
- hirsutismAbnormal hair growth disorder
amenorrhea · menstrual · irregularity · hormonal · imbalance · gynecology · reproductive · fertility · metformin · acne
renal
Of the kidneys
- nephropathyKidney tissue deterioration
- dominantHaving superior influence
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
dialysis · transplant · hypertension · nephrologist · uremia · hematuria · proteinuria · creatinine · fibrosis · genetic
fluid-filled
Containing liquid matter
vesicular · encapsulated · bilateral · enlarged · distended · lesions · abnormal · formation