cyst (Meaning)
cyst (n)
a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
Synonyms & Antonyms of cyst
cyst Sentence Examples
- A cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue that may contain fluid, air, or other substances.
- Cysts can form in various parts of the body, including the skin, ovaries, kidneys, and liver.
- Sebaceous cysts, also known as epidermoid cysts, are common skin cysts filled with oily or cheesy material.
- Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop within or on the surface of the ovaries.
- Renal cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the kidneys and can sometimes cause complications such as infection or kidney stones.
- Ganglion cysts typically develop near joints or tendons and are filled with a thick, jelly-like fluid.
- Dermoid cysts are ovarian cysts that contain tissue such as hair, skin, or teeth due to embryonic cell development.
- Bartholin's cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form near the vaginal opening and can cause discomfort or pain.
- Some cysts may be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally during imaging tests for other conditions.
- Treatment for cysts depends on their size, location, and symptoms and may involve watchful waiting, drainage, or surgical removal.
FAQs About the word cyst
a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure, a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
malignancy, polyp, cancer, carcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma, wart,tubercle, neoplasm,tumor
No antonyms found.
A cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue that may contain fluid, air, or other substances.
Cysts can form in various parts of the body, including the skin, ovaries, kidneys, and liver.
Sebaceous cysts, also known as epidermoid cysts, are common skin cysts filled with oily or cheesy material.
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop within or on the surface of the ovaries.
