tubulocyst

tubulocyst
A cyst formed by the dilation of any occluded canal or tube. SYN: tubular cyst.

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tu·bu·lo·cyst (tooґbu-lo-sist) any cystic dilatation of a vestigial canal or functionless duct.

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