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Cyst: A cyst is an abnormal, closed sac-like structure within a tissue that contains a liquid, gaseous, or semisolid substance. A cyst can occur anywhere in the body and can vary in size. The outer, or capsular, portion of a cyst is termed the cyst wall.
Read about cyst types (kidney, liver, breast, ovarian, ganglion, chalazion, sebaceous), causes, symptoms and signs and treatment (removal, surgery).
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary ( sÄst ) n. Pathology . An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid, or semisolid substance. Anatomy . A sac ...
That involves piercing the cyst with a sharp object and draining it. Some inflamed cysts can be treated with an injection of cortisone medication to cause it to shrink.
A cyst is a sac of air, liquid, or semi-solids that can form in the body. While most are harmless, cysts can be dangerous if...
cyst (sist) 1. bladder. 2. an abnormal closed epithelium-lined cavity in the body, containing liquid or semisolid material. 3. a stage in the life cycle of certain ...