cysts

Definition of cystsnext
plural of cyst

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Noun
  • One group was given anthocyanin-rich dark sweet cherry extract before tumors were introduced — while another was given a chemotherapy drug after the tumors developed.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • During Wallace's trial, Hinrichs removed one of her tumors through surgery and then grew immune cells, or T cells, trained to fight the tumor up to large numbers in a laboratory.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Nearly 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed in women worldwide that year was breast cancer.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Some types of cancers, including prostate cancer, can affect the hormone levels in the body.
    Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Cysts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cysts. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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