Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pcos

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.68 in modern English

Syllables: pcos
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Initialism of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Uncountable

noun

Example Sentences

"The chronic condition affects around 8% to 13% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but as many as 70% could be experiencing PCOS while undiagnosed."
"As many as one in 10 women have PCOS, a condition associated with hormonal disturbances that can range from weight gain, “unwanted” body hair and hair loss, to irregular periods and struggles to conceive children (including an increased risk of miscarriage)."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does pcos mean?: Initialism of polycystic ovary syndrome.

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