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cyst

cyst

 
 
pronunciation:
sIst
part of speech: noun
definition: a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all.
The cat had a round cyst on her nose, but the vet said it was not cancer.