polycyesis

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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polycyesis (usually uncountable, plural polycyeses)

  1. (uncommon) Multiple pregnancy; pregnancy with more than one fetus.
    Coordinate term: monocyesis

Usage notes

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