fibrocystic disease: Meaning and Definition of

fibrocys'tic disease"

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— Pathol. Pathol.
  1. 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
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