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Scientific Terminology Update
The term PCOS is being renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in a move that reflects the importance of accurate terminology. This change highlights the need for careful consideration when naming scientific concepts.
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New Scientist
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New Scientist
Like covid-19 and mpox before it, the decision to relabel PCOS as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is a welcome one – and reveals why a name is never just a name
2026-05-20 18:00 UTC