Synonyms for

Cyst

Verb / sɪst / Another word for cyst — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A closed sac filled with fluid or semisolid material, often found on or below the skin.

Synonyms & similar words

vesicle tumor growth swelling pouch sac blister vesicle abscess pimple boil carbuncle furuncle wheal polyp neoplasm nodule lump bump knob node

Example sentences

  1. I had a cyst on my back that had to be removed.
  2. The doctor said the cyst was not cancerous.
  3. She had a cyst on her ovary that caused her pain.
  4. The cyst was filled with pus.
  5. The cyst was small and not noticeable.

Quotes

  • A cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue.
  • I had a cyst removed from my left breast.
  • It's not a cyst, it's a tumor.

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