noun

cyst

cyst, sac

The doctor found a small cyst on her skin.

The doctor found a small cyst on her skin.

A cyst can be filled with fluid or air.

A cyst can be filled with fluid or air.

a cyst ((on/in sth.)) a round lump growing on or in a person's body. The doctor found a small cyst on her skin.

Synonyms: sac, pouch, vesicle

From Greek 'kystis' meaning 'bladder, pouch'.

A 'cyst' is like a 'sister' cell that has formed its own little pouch.

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