cyst

noun

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Definition of cyst

(Entry 1 of 3)

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-

combining form

variants: or cysti- or cysto-

Definition of cyst- (Entry 2 of 3)

: bladder cystitis : sac cystocarp

-cyst

noun combining form

Definition of -cyst (Entry 3 of 3)

: bladder : sac blastocyst

Examples of cyst in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Gear had last treated the woman for a cyst on Sept. 13, 2018, and then transferred her care to another provider, medical board records show. — Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2021 In that case, doctors may treat a brain cyst via surgery or implanting a shunt to encourage the normal flow of fluid. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 7 June 2021 Pineda went on the 10-day list this past Wednesday after having a cyst removed from his thigh. — Megan Ryan, Star Tribune, 23 May 2021 Pineda had a cyst removed from his thigh two weeks ago. — Phil Miller, Star Tribune, 26 May 2021 LaGatta played two years of tackle football in San Jose, California, before he was diagnosed with a cyst in his brain that is close to the optic nerve. — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2021 Then in the summer my sister in New Mexico was hospitalized with a cyst that could have been cancerous. — New York Times, 18 Apr. 2021 Meyer, who left Ohio State in part because of a cyst in his brain that was causing him regular headaches, will now figure that out about himself. — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 22 Apr. 2021 Bradley had been dealing with a sore wrist after having a cyst removed during the offseason. — Steve Megargee, Star Tribune, 28 Mar. 2021

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