dermoid cyst


der·moid cyst

noun \ˈdər-ˌmid-\

Definition of DERMOID CYST

: a cystic tumor often of the ovary that contains skin and skin derivatives (as hair or teeth) —called also dermoid

First Known Use of DERMOID CYST

1872

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