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cyst

Term: cyst

Origin:  Anc Greek κύστις/cystis(=pouch or anatomical sac eg bladder)
 > κύω/kyo(=carry a baby in a sac)

Definition:
A close  pouch or sac inside the body as an abnormal structure although its etymology is reffered to a normal anatomical sac.

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