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源自希腊语 'poly-'(多) + 'kystis'(囊) + '-ic'(形容词后缀),字面意思为'多囊的'。
❶ 指组织或器官中存在多个囊肿的状态,常见于医学领域,如多囊卵巢综合征等疾病。
“She was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome at the age of 25.”
(她在25岁时被诊断出患有多囊卵巢综合征。)
“Polycystic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure if left untreated.”
(如果不及时治疗,多囊肾病可能导致肾功能衰竭。)
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — 一种常见的内分泌疾病,表现为卵巢多囊性改变、月经不规律等症状。
“Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may experience irregular periods.”
(患有多囊卵巢综合征的女性可能会出现月经不规律。)