Sebaceous Cyst (Noun)
Meaning
A common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor examined the lump on my back and diagnosed it as a sebaceous cyst that needed to be drained.
- A sebaceous cyst is usually a harmless growth, but it can become painful if it becomes infected.
- The dermatologist explained that the sebaceous cyst on my face was caused by a blocked sebaceous gland.
- I had a sebaceous cyst removed from my neck a few years ago, and it hasn't come back since.
- The surgeon made a small incision to drain the sebaceous cyst, and the wound healed quickly afterwards.