noun
cyst
sihst
Cyst (noun) means a closed sac in the body, usually filled with fluid or other material, that forms within a tissue or organ. Example: “The doctor removed a small cyst from her wrist.”
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A closed sac in the body, usually filled with fluid or other material, that forms within a tissue or organ.
"The doctor removed a small cyst from her wrist."
"A cyst on the ovary is often harmless and goes away on its own."
How to use cyst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, usually harmless, fluid-filled lump that can form under the skin or inside the body.
Common pairings
ovarian cyst
skin cyst
remove a cyst
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Etymology
From Late Latin cystis, from Ancient Greek kustis ("bladder, pouch"), from an ancient root meaning "to be hollow" or "to swell."
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What does “cyst” mean?
The word “cyst” means a closed sac in the body, usually filled with fluid or other material, that forms within a tissue or organ. In plain terms, a small, usually harmless, fluid-filled lump that can form under the skin or inside the body.
How do you pronounce “cyst”?
“Cyst” is pronounced sihst (/sɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “cyst” in a sentence?
Here is “cyst” used in a sentence: “The doctor removed a small cyst from her wrist.”
What part of speech is “cyst”?
“Cyst” is a noun.
Where does the word “cyst” come from?
The word “cyst” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin cystis, from Ancient Greek kustis ("bladder, pouch"), from an ancient root meaning "to be hollow" or "to swell.".
