cyst
noun
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Definition of cyst
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a cavity or structure of the body
2
: a body resembling a cyst: such as
a
: a resting spore of many algae
b
: the air bladder of certain algae or aquatic plants (such as rockweed)
c
: a capsule formed about a minute organism going into a resting or spore stage
also
: this capsule with its contents
d
: a resistant cover about a parasite produced by the parasite or the host
cyst-
combining form
variants:
or cysti-
or cysto-
Definition of cyst- (Entry 2 of 3)
: bladder
cystitis
: sac
cystocarp
-cyst
noun combining formDefinition of -cyst (Entry 3 of 3)
: bladder : sac
blastocyst
Examples of cyst in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Lastly, being on a plane tends to make cysts erupt from my face, so a quick application of Mario Badescu’s Buffering Lotion helps clear that right up! — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "Marie Claire Beauty Editors Share Their In-Flight Beauty Routines," 24 July 2019 Secondary dysmenorrhea can be caused by uterine fibroids, cysts, or polyps. — Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, "Having Cramps After Your Period Isn't 'Normal'," 25 June 2019 Prepare yourself both physically and emotionally for season three, in which the cysts are large and the emotions run high. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Dr. Pimple Popper Is Back for Season 3 With a Harrowing and Pus-Filled Trailer," 8 May 2019 What those symptoms are depends on where the cyst is located. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Did You Know Dermoid Cysts Can Have Hair, Skin, and TEETH?," 15 Jan. 2019 Ian then developed another cyst-like lump under his arm that didn’t respond to antibiotics. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Nevada star golfer back at Junior World after beating cancer," 8 July 2019 Alexandrium has a fascinating life strategy, feeding, aggregating to reproduce, and then resting on the ocean floor as a dormant hard cyst over the winter. — Jenny Howard, National Geographic, "Red tides, explained," 5 July 2019 Hoodies for Healing’ campaign The brain cyst was successfully removed May 29 during surgery at Memorial Hermann. — Chevall Pryce, Houston Chronicle, "After successful brain surgery, Cypress family hopes to pay it forward," 2 July 2019 In 2016 Phegley underwent surgery to remove a cruciate ligament cyst in his right knee. — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, "A’s catcher Josh Phegley could be an All-Star — but, first, who is he?," 25 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cyst.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cyst
cyst
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cyst
medical
: a growth filled with liquid that forms in or on your body
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cyst
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Kids Definition of cyst
1
: an abnormal lump or sac that forms in or on the body
2
: a saclike structure with a protective covering or a body (as a spore) with such a covering
cyst
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Medical Definition of cyst
1
: a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a body cavity or structure
2
: a body resembling a cyst: as
a
: a capsule formed about a minute organism going into a resting or spore stage
also
: this capsule with its contents
b
: a resistant cover about a parasite produced by the parasite or the host — compare hydatid sense 2a
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