cysts

[sists]

cysts Definition

• 1. a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances
• 2. a closed sac in the body that is lined with membrane and contains fluid or semisolid material

Using cysts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cysts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The doctor drained the cyst on her wrist.

• Example

  Ovarian cysts are common in women.

• Example

  Sebaceous cysts are often harmless but can be unsightly.

cysts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cysts

• sacs
• blisters
• pouches

Phrases with cysts

• ganglion cyst

  a noncancerous lump that most commonly develops along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands

  Example

  Ganglion cysts are usually painless, but they can sometimes interfere with joint movement.

• pilonidal cyst

  a cyst that develops along the tailbone (coccyx) near the cleft of the buttocks

  Example

  Pilonidal cysts can become infected and cause pain and swelling.

• chocolate cyst

  a type of ovarian cyst filled with old blood

  Example

  Chocolate cysts can cause pelvic pain and infertility in women.

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Summary: cysts in Brief

A cyst [sists] is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances. It can also refer to a closed sac in the body that is lined with membrane and contains fluid or semisolid material. Examples include ovarian cysts, sebaceous cysts, and ganglion cysts. Cysts can be harmless or cause pain and discomfort.