Definition of 'swarm'. swarm. A swarm of bees or other insects is a large group of them flying together. When bees or other insects swarm, they move or fly in a large group. A dark cloud of bees comes swarming out of the hive. When people swarm somewhere, they move there quickly in a large group. People swarmed to the shops, buying up everything in sight. A swarm of people is a large group of them moving about quickly. A swarm of people encircled the hotel. Today at the crossing there were swarms of tourists taking photographs. Synonyms: multitude, crowd, mass, army More Synonyms of swarm
Hepatic cysts can occur as a result of polycystic liver disease. Polycystic liver disease is exactly as it sounds: the disease causes a large number of cysts to occur in the liver. Polycystic liver disease is a congenital disease caused by a genetic abnormality.
For example, ovarian cysts, such as those that result from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), can cause hormonal problems. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), which causes cysts to form in the kidney, can affect kidney function. Cysts usually grow slowly and have a smooth surface.