cyst
sɪst
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Definition of cyst - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.abnormal sac in the body containing fluidTECH.
  • The doctor found a cyst in her ovary.
pouch sac
2.
biologyTECH.protective membrane around a cell or organismTECH.
  • The parasite forms a cyst to survive harsh conditions.
bladder sac vesicle
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Expressions with cyst

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fluid-filled sac in the ovary
She was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst after experiencing abdominal pain.
small bump under skin filled with oily substance
The doctor removed a sebaceous cyst from her scalp.
fluid-filled sac from tapeworm infection in organs
The doctor diagnosed a hydatid cyst in her liver.
swelling behind the knee joint
The doctor diagnosed her with a Baker's cyst.
cyst in the bile duct causing blockage
The patient was diagnosed with a choledochal cyst.
benign cyst with skin, hair, or teeth inside
The surgeon removed a dermoid cyst from her ovary.

Origin of cyst

Greek, kystis (bladder)

Terms with cyst included in their meaning

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ophthalmology
cyst on eyelid from blocked meibomian gland
medical
cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow
medical
cyst filled with milk or a milky substance
medical
having a cyst-like appearance or structure
dermatology
small cyst under the skin due to keratin
oral cavity
mucous cyst in the mouth or sinuses
tear duct
mucous cyst in the lachrymal passages
medical
having body hairs forming a cyst or abscess

Examples of cyst in a sentence

  • She was diagnosed with a benign cyst in her breast.
  • The cyst protects the embryo during dormancy.
  • Doctors found a cyst in the patient's liver.

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  1. French:kyste, ...
  2. German:Zyste, ...
  3. Italian:cisti, ...
  4. Spanish:quiste, ...
  5. Portuguese:quisto, ...
  6. Chinese:囊肿, 包囊, ...
  7. Japanese:嚢胞, 胞子, ...
  8. Arabic:كِيس, غِشَاء حَامٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צִיסְטָה, ...
  10. Russian:киста, циста, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кіста, циста, ...
  12. Hindi:सिस्ट, कोशिका झिल्ली, ...

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