Synonyms for

Wen

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

Definition

A small, hard, benign growth on the skin, usually on the scalp.

Synonyms & similar words

sebaceouscyst pilarcyst steatocystoma cyst tumor growth swelling pustule boil abscess bump nodule node lump knob protuberance protrusion tubercle wart papule vesicle blister ulcer

Common collocations

  • a skin wen
  • remove a wen
  • surgical removal of a wen
  • a benign wen
  • a fatty wen
  • a sebaceous wen

Word family

noun wen

Usage note

A wen is a benign cyst, typically on the scalp or face, containing fatty or sebaceous matter. It is an older term, less common in modern medical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. My grandpa has a large wen on his forehead.
  2. The nurse examined the mans wen and said it was harmless.
  3. I was born with a small wen on my neck.
  4. The doctor suggested surgery to remove the wen on her scalp.
  5. The boys wen grew bigger and started to hurt.

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