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Cyst

Definition:

A lump filled with either fluid or soft material, occurring in any organ or tissue; may occur for a number of reasons but is usually harmless unless its presence disrupts organ or tissue function.

Source & ©: MCG Otolaryngology Glossary 

More:

Cysts are also small microorganisms generally consisting of one or a small number of living cells. Examples are giardia lamblia and cryptosporidium.

Source & ©: DENIS

Related words:

Benign - Lesion - Sebaceous cyst(s)


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14-2-2008