Definition of
Cyst
- (noun, state) a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
- (noun, body) a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
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Synonyms of Cyst
Alternate forms of Cyst
Derivations: cystic
Hyponyms: bleb, blister, blood cyst, bulla, dacryocyst, dermoid cyst, dictyosome, follicle, galactocele, golgi apparatus, golgi body, golgi complex, hematocyst, hemorrhagic cyst, hydatid, lacrimal sac, liposome, nabothian cyst, nabothian follicle, ovarian cyst, pilar cyst, ranula, sebaceous cyst, steatocystoma, tear sac, wen
Origin of the word Cyst
- 1713, from Mod.L. cystis, from Gk. kystis "bladder, pouch." more
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Words that sound like Cyst
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