cyst

Meanings

• noun

  A closed pocket or sac in the body, typically containing fluid, air, or other material.

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Pronunciation

1. /sɪst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cyst
nystagmus , hysteria , systole

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Variants

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cyst , cysts , cyst- , cysti- , cysto- , -cyst , -cysts , dermoid , dermoid cyst , dermoid cysts

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Etymology

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From Greek kystis, a bladder or hollow vessel.

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Trivia

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1. Cysts can form in various parts of the body, including the skin, ovaries, and kidneys.

2. Some cysts are harmless and do not require treatment, while others can be dangerous and may need to be removed.

3. The largest cyst ever recorded was a 1.5-meter-wide hydatid cyst found in the liver of a Tibetan man.

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Related Concepts

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1. abscess: An abscess is a localized collection of pus, while a cyst is a closed sac containing various materials.

2. cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder that causes persistent lung infections and the buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and other organs.

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Culture

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In literature, cysts are often used as a metaphor for hidden or concealed things. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia speaks of 'a cystern and a fountain' that 'lies in my heart', representing her deep emotions.

How to Memorize "cyst"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sac or bladder filled with fluid or air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cyst' with the idea of a hidden or concealed pocket or sac.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cysts are like hidden bladders' to remember the meaning.

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