- fibrocystic disease
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a common condition, occurring esp. among middle-aged women, characterized by the presence of one or more benign breast cysts, which may become swollen and painful. Also called cystic mastitis.
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fibrocystic disease
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fibrocystic breast disease — noun the presence of one or more cysts in a breast • Syn: ↑fibrocystic disease of the breast, ↑cystic breast disease, ↑cystic mastitis • Hypernyms: ↑disease … Useful english dictionary
