- mucus retention cyst
- a mucus-containing retention cyst caused by blockage of a salivary gland duct, visible as a small nodule on the oral mucosa. Called also mucocele. Cf. mucus extravasation phenomenon, under phenomenon.
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mucus retention cyst
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