cyst

1 of 3

noun

ˈsist

: a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a cavity or structure of the body

: a body resembling a cyst: such as

: a resting spore of many algae

: the air bladder of certain algae or aquatic plants (such as rockweed)

: a capsule formed about a minute organism going into a resting or spore stage

also : this capsule with its contents

: a resistant cover about a parasite produced by the parasite or the host

cyst-

2 of 3

combining form

variants or cysti- or cysto-

: bladder

cystitis

: sac

cystocarp

-cyst

3 of 3

noun combining form

: bladder : sac

blastocyst

Example Sentences

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Noun

If the situation isn’t improving, Rose recommends visiting a dermatologist, particularly in the case of a cyst formation, where prescription topical antibiotics are often used to treat ingrown hairs.

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 Before the procedure, Steen reflects on the time he's spent with his cyst.

Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Consider antibiotics: These can also help relieve symptoms of an inflamed or infected cyst.

Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 Because the cyst has been growing for years, there is a lot of extra skin covering it.

Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 There is also a risk the whole ovary may be lost, whereas with a smaller cyst it could have been preserved, having an impact on long term reproductive health and fertility.

Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2022 When Susan was 16, a cyst burst on one of her ovaries.

Washington Post, 6 May 2022 Last April the international journalist and news anchor, 64, went to her doctor in London for an annual screening, when a grapefruit-sized cyst was discovered on her right ovary.

Emily Strohm, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022 Warlette told Dateline that Krystle said she had been treated for a cyst on her ovaries.

NBC News, 19 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	cysts
释义	cyst 1 of 3 noun ˈsist 1 : a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a cavity or structure of the body 2 : a body resembling a cyst: such as a : a resting spore of many algae b : the air bladder of certain algae or aquatic plants (such as rockweed) c : a capsule formed about a minute organism going into a resting or spore stage also : this capsule with its contents d : a resistant cover about a parasite produced by the parasite or the host cyst- 2 of 3 combining form variants or cysti- or cysto- : bladder cystitis : sac cystocarp -cyst 3 of 3 noun combining form : bladder : sac blastocyst Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun If the situation isn’t improving, Rose recommends visiting a dermatologist, particularly in the case of a cyst formation, where prescription topical antibiotics are often used to treat ingrown hairs. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 Before the procedure, Steen reflects on the time he's spent with his cyst. Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Consider antibiotics: These can also help relieve symptoms of an inflamed or infected cyst. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 Because the cyst has been growing for years, there is a lot of extra skin covering it. Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 There is also a risk the whole ovary may be lost, whereas with a smaller cyst it could have been preserved, having an impact on long term reproductive health and fertility. Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2022 When Susan was 16, a cyst burst on one of her ovaries. Washington Post, 6 May 2022 Last April the international journalist and news anchor, 64, went to her doctor in London for an annual screening, when a grapefruit-sized cyst was discovered on her right ovary. Emily Strohm, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022 Warlette told Dateline that Krystle said she had been treated for a cyst on her ovaries. NBC News, 19 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun New Latin cystis, from Greek kystis bladder, pouch; akin to Sanskrit śvasiti he blows, snorts — more at wheeze Combining form French, from Greek kyst-, kysto-, from kystis Noun combining form New Latin -cystis, from Greek kystis First Known Use Noun circa 1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing cyst dermoid cyst dermoid cyst Kids Definition cyst noun ˈsist 1 : an abnormal lump or sac that forms in or on the body 2 : a saclike structure with a protective covering or a body (as a spore) with such a covering Medical Definition cyst noun ˈsist 1 : a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a body cavity or structure 2 : a body resembling a cyst: as a : a capsule formed about a minute organism going into a resting or spore stage also : this capsule with its contents b : a resistant cover about a parasite produced by the parasite or the host compare hydatid sense 2a cysts noun plural of cyst as in tubercles Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tubercles polyps warts tumors carcinomas malignancies cancers melanomas lymphomas neoplasms growths carcinomata outgrowths melanomata lymphomata excrescences lumps excrescencies
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cyst

noun

combining form

noun combining form

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing cyst

Kids Definition

noun

Medical Definition

noun

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