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Definition of wen
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: an abnormal growth or a cyst protruding from a surface especially of the skin
wen
noun (2)
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less common variant of wynn
: a runic letter used in Old English and Middle English to represent the consonant \w\
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“Wen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wen. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.
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Medical Definition of wen
: sebaceous cyst
broadly
: an abnormal growth or a cyst protruding from a surface especially of the skin
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