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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.

Synonyms

  • Pilar Cyst
  • Wen
  • Steatocystoma

Hyponyms

  • Meibomian Cyst
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