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cyst

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɪst/

cyst means: A closed bag of tissue inside the body, often containing liquid.

noun

BODY SACC1

A closed bag of tissue inside the body, often containing liquid.

  • The doctor found a cyst.
  • She had a small cyst removed from her wrist.
  • The scan showed several cysts on his kidneys.

Common phrases: ovarian cyst, remove a cyst, skin cyst

Questions about cyst

What does cyst mean?

A closed bag of tissue inside the body, often containing liquid.

What is cyst in other languages?

Türkçe: kist · Español: quiste · Français: kyste · Deutsch: Zyste · Italiano: cisti · 日本語: 嚢胞

How do you pronounce cyst?

It is pronounced /sɪst/.

How do you use cyst in a sentence?

The doctor found a cyst. She had a small cyst removed from her wrist.

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