wen
word
/ˈwɛn/
wen
/wˈɛn/
wen
Definition
A wen is a small lump or bump under the skin, usually caused by a harmless growth like a cyst. It often appears on the head, neck, or face.
Usage & Nuances
"Wen" is a formal and medical term, rarely used in everyday conversation; in common speech, people usually say "cyst," "lump," or "bump." Most often refers to a sebaceous cyst. Not to be confused with the word "when."
Spanish: quiste sebáceo - bulto (en la piel)Portuguese (BR): cisto sebáceo - caroço (na pele)Portuguese (PT): quisto sebáceo - caroço (na pele)Chinese (Simplified): 皮脂腺囊肿 - 皮下肿块Chinese (Traditional): 皮脂腺囊腫 - 皮下腫塊Hindi: त्वचा के नीचे गांठ - वैन (त्वचा पर मस्सा/गांठ)Arabic: ورم دهني - كتلة تحت الجلدBengali: ফোলা - গাঁট (ত্বকের নিচে)Russian: жировик - киста (кожная)Japanese: 粉瘤 - 皮下腫瘤Vietnamese: u nang bã nhờn - u mềm dưới daKorean: 지방종 - 피지낭종Turkish: yağ kisti - iyi huylu şişlikUrdu: گلٹی (جلد کے نیچے گھٹلی)Indonesian: kista sebasea - benjolan jinak
Example Sentences
The doctor said the wen was not dangerous.
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She found a small wen on her scalp.
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A wen can grow slowly over time.
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He was worried about a wen behind his ear, but it turned out to be harmless.
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My grandmother had a wen removed from her forehead last year.
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If you notice a wen, it’s a good idea to have a doctor take a look.
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