cyst

  • 131dermoid cyst — n a cystic tumor often of the ovary that contains skin and skin derivatives (as hair or teeth) called also dermoid * * * (dermoid) a cyst containing hair, hair follicles, and sebaceous gland, usually found at sites marking the fusion of… …

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  • 132epidermal cyst — a benign cyst derived from the epidermis or the epithelium of a hair follicle, formed by cystic enclosures of epithelium within the dermis, becoming filled with keratin and lipid rich debris. Types include dermoid cyst, epidermal inclusion cyst,… …

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