cysts
Abnormal tissue sacs
Cysts are abnormal sac-like structures in the body, typically filled with fluid, air, or semi-solid material.
They can form in virtually any tissue—skin, ovaries, kidneys, liver—and range from harmless to requiring medical intervention.
Most cysts are benign: The ultrasound revealed several small cysts on her ovary.
Some resolve on their own; others need drainage or surgical removal.
Causing no injury
- noncancerousNot posing mortal threat
- nonmalignantNot harmful or spreading
- innocuousCausing no harm
- asymptomaticDiseased without outward signs
simple · functional · dermoid · sebaceous · ganglion · ovarian · renal · hepatic
Bodily pouch structure
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- liningInterior fabric layer
- cavityEmpty space within
encapsulated · membrane · epithelium · pocket · pouch · chamber · enclosed · spherical
Localized pus collection
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
redness · tenderness · fever · antibiotics · rupture · peritonitis · cellulitis · suppuration
Having malignant tumors
- neoplasticOf abnormal growths
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
- metastasisCancer spreading beyond origin
biopsy · oncology · suspicious · complex · solid · irregular · vascularized · staging
Of thin, watery secretion
- mucousSlime-producing, bodily
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
- keratinStructural hair protein
- pusInfected tissue fluid
purulent · hemorrhagic · proteinaceous · colloid · gelatinous · clear · turbid · viscous
Liquid removal system
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- removalAct of taking away
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
laparoscopy · sclerotherapy · observation · recurrence · intervention · outpatient · anesthesia · incision
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- CTTomographic imaging method
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- imagingProducing visual representations
- sonogramUltrasound-produced medical image
radiology · detection · screening · monitoring · watchful · incidental · palpation · examination
harmless
Causing no injury
- noncancerousNot posing mortal threat
- nonmalignantNot harmful or spreading
- innocuousCausing no harm
asymptomatic · simple · functional · dermoid · sebaceous · ganglion · ovarian · renal · hepatic · breast
sac
Bodily pouch structure
cavity · encapsulated · membrane · epithelium · pocket · pouch · chamber · enclosed · spherical · calcified
abscess
Localized pus collection
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
swelling · redness · tenderness · fever · antibiotics · rupture · peritonitis · cellulitis · suppuration · drainage
cancerous
Having malignant tumors
- neoplasticOf abnormal growths
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
metastasis · biopsy · oncology · suspicious · complex · solid · irregular · vascularized · staging · excision
serous
Of thin, watery secretion
pus · purulent · hemorrhagic · proteinaceous · colloid · gelatinous · clear · turbid · viscous · drainage
drainage
Liquid removal system
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- removalAct of taking away
surgery · laparoscopy · sclerotherapy · observation · recurrence · intervention · outpatient · anesthesia · incision · cauterization
ultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
sonogram · radiology · detection · screening · monitoring · watchful · incidental · palpation · examination · mammogram
- breast healthbreast cancer, breast exam, breast health, breast lumps, breast pain
- skin conditionseczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rash
- meat defectsbruising, discoloration, off odor, spoilage, freezer burn
- skin problemswrinkles, eczema, acne, lesions, blackheads
- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, period
- acneacne, pimple, pimples, zit, zits
cystssolid tumors
Distinct cancerous tissue masses
neoplasms · carcinomas · sarcomas · fibromas · adenomas
- cystic acneDeep inflammatory skin condition
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- ovarian cystFluid-filled growth on gonad
- cyst removalExcision of abnormal sac
- ganglion cystBenign joint fluid sac
- kidney cystFluid-filled sac on filtration organ