Cyst Meaning in English
word
ˈsɪst
SIST
sˈɪst
SIST
Definition
A cyst is a closed sac or pouch under the skin or in the body that contains fluid, air, or other material. It can appear in many areas and is usually not cancerous.
Usage & Nuances
Medical/technical term, mostly used in healthcare settings. Common collocations: ovarian cyst, sebaceous cyst. Often followed by body part ('cyst on her liver'). Not normally used for everyday minor lumps—see 'pimple' or 'lump'.
Spanish: quistePortuguese (BR): cistoPortuguese (PT): quistoChinese (Simplified): 囊肿Chinese (Traditional): 囊腫Hindi: गांठ (अंदर द्रव भरी)Arabic: كيس (طبي)Bengali: সিস্টRussian: кистаJapanese: 嚢胞 - シスト (医療用カタカナ)Vietnamese: u nangKorean: 낭종Turkish: kistUrdu: رسولی (طبی اصطلاح)Indonesian: kista
Example Sentences
The doctor found a cyst on her ovary.
basic
A cyst can grow slowly over time.
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I have a small cyst on my wrist.
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They removed the cyst during a simple procedure.
natural
Don’t worry, the cyst isn’t dangerous and should go away.
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My sister had a cyst on her back that was bothering her for months.
natural