cyst
cyst — noun
- cystsingular
- cystsplural
1. a closed pocket of tissue inside the body that is filled with fluid or a soft su
a closed pocket of tissue inside the body that is filled with fluid or a soft substance, often forming a lump that can be felt through the skin
During a routine exam, a doctor found a small cyst on Mei-Ling's wrist.
collocation: find a cyst on [body part]
The cyst on Sofia's kidney was harmless, so her doctor chose to monitor it.
Kenji had a cyst removed from his neck after it began to cause him discomfort.
The nurse explained that most cysts are not dangerous and need no treatment.
A large cyst on Amina's lower back was drained by the doctor at the clinic.
- lump
broader term for any solid or filled mass, not specifically a fluid-filled sac
- swelling
temporary enlargement from injury or infection, not necessarily a distinct structure
- boil
painful infected lump on the skin filled with pus, caused by bacteria
- tumor
abnormal tissue growth that may be benign or malignant; more serious than a typical cyst
文法句型
a + cyst
cyst + on + body part
cyst + in + organ
用法筆記
Countable noun. Often appears with the indefinite article 'a'. A cyst can occur in almost any part of the body, including internal organs. Most cysts are benign (non-cancerous), but a doctor should examine any new lump.