polycyesis

English

Etymology

From poly- (“multiple”) +‎ cyesis (“pregnancy”).

Noun

polycyesis (usually uncountable, plural polycyeses)

  1. (uncommon) Multiple pregnancy; pregnancy with more than one fetus.
    Coordinate term: monocyesis
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:polycyesis.

Usage notes

Usually used by non-native speakers, perhaps due to the word's inclusion in some old medical dictionaries.

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