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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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