Examples of cyst in a Sentence
Daley Quinn, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
This syndrome, or collection of associated symptoms, affects hormone production and metabolism, causing irregular menstrual periods, hair loss, ovarian cysts, and fertility challenges.
—Lindsay Modglin, Health, 1 Sep. 2023
Stephanie was diagnosed with a pituitary cyst after the couple married in 2017, according to the hospital.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
Cystic acne: The most severe form of acne vulgaris, this type can occur anywhere on the face or body and consists of inflammation and large, painful blemishes (or cysts).
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
Ovarian cysts Ovarian cysts can form and grow larger during pregnancy,3 which might result in pelvic pain—partly because your growing uterus puts pressure on your ovaries.
—Rebecca Stewart, Parents, 6 Sep. 2023
There were also multiple perineural cysts at L3-4 and S2.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
Though surgeons were able to remove the cyst, the couple still struggled to get pregnant.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
Isotretinoin treats severe acne, such as cysts and nodules that are often large and painful.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 19 Aug. 2023
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Word History
Noun
New Latin cystis, from Greek kystis bladder, pouch; akin to Sanskrit śvasiti he blows, snorts — more at wheeze
Combining form
French, from Greek kyst-, kysto-, from kystis
Noun combining form
New Latin -cystis, from Greek kystis
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“Cyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyst. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.
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