cysts

plural of cyst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cysts
Noun
  • Cancer Cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Scientists are hailing promising breakthroughs in the fight against cancer, with one new therapy appearing to kill tumors without damaging healthy flesh.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Metastatic cancers, referred to as a Stage 4 cancer, are unpredictable even with treatment.
    Mark Tatge, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Hispanic and Latino women are a priority due to their higher incidence of aggressive cancers such as triple-negative breast cancer.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Cysts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cysts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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