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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. cysts (pathology)
  4. ovarian cysts
  5. polycystic ovary syndrome
  1. Fields of Study
  2. reproductive disorders
  3. female genital diseases
  4. ovarian diseases
  5. ovarian cysts
  6. polycystic ovary syndrome
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. reproductive disorders
  3. female genital diseases
  4. ovarian diseases
  5. ovarian cysts
  6. polycystic ovary syndrome

Preferred term

polycystic ovary syndrome

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • sclerocystic ovary syndrome

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/126090

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