cyst

noun
UK: /sɪst/
US: /sɪst/

  1. A closed sac in the body that is filled with liquid or solid material.

    1. The doctor found a small cyst on her ovary during the examination.
    2. After the surgery, the pathologist examined the removed cyst to determine if it was cancerous.

  2. A dormant form of a microorganism, such as a bacterium or protozoan, that allows it to survive in unfavorable conditions.

    1. Giardia forms cysts that can survive in water for long periods.
    2. The parasite exists as a metabolically inactive cyst, which is transmitted through contaminated food.

Synonyms

sac vesicle blister
cyst intransitive-verb

  1. To develop or become enclosed in a cyst; to form cysts.

    1. The bacteria can cyst under certain environmental conditions.
    2. Parasites sometimes cyst in muscle tissue, making them difficult to eradicate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cyst" in English means: A closed sac in the body that is filled with liquid or solid material., A dormant form of a microorganism, such as a bacterium or protozoan, that allows it to survive in unfavorable conditions..

The phonetic transcription of "cyst" is /sɪst/ in British English and /sɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cyst": sac, vesicle, blister.

Example usage of "cyst": "The doctor found a small cyst on her ovary during the examination.". More examples on the page.