fibrocystic disease

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a common condition, occurring especially among middle-aged women, characterized by the presence of one or more benign breast cysts, which may become swollen and painful.

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Example Sentences

While these “phytoestrogens” are not as bad as synthetic chemicals, women who are plagued with PMS, fibrocystic disease and water retention, or who are at risk for breast cancer and men who do not want to be feminized may want to use them moderately.

From Salon

The first operation was for fibrocystic disease of the uterus.

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