noun
cyst
sihst
noun
1
A closed sac in the body, usually filled with fluid or other material, that forms within a tissue or organ.
"The doctor removed a small cyst from her wrist."
"A cyst on the ovary is often harmless and goes away on its own."
How to Use Cyst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, usually harmless, fluid-filled lump that can form under the skin or inside the body.
Common pairings
ovarian cyst
skin cyst
remove a cyst
Word Forms
cysts plural
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Etymology
From Late Latin cystis, from Ancient Greek kustis ("bladder, pouch"), from an ancient root meaning "to be hollow" or "to swell."