Preferred Term:
polycystic ovary syndrome
Definition:
A complex disorder characterized by infertility, hirsutism; obesity; and various menstrual disturbances such as oligomenorrhea; amenorrhea; anovulation. Polycystic ovary syndrome is usually associated with bilateral enlarged ovaries studded with atretic follicles, not with cysts. The term, polycystic ovary, is misleading.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- polycystic ovarian syndrome
- sclerocystic ovary syndrome
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/126090
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