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Definition of Dermoid cyst
1. Noun. A cystic tumor (usually benign) with a wall lined with epithelium and a cavity containing other material.
Generic synonyms: Cyst
Definition of Dermoid cyst
1. Noun. (context: pathology) A type of teratoma or tumour, usually benign. It is in the form of a cyst or sac, and contains skin and sometimes hair, nails, teeth or other tissue. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Dermoid cyst
1. A collection of cancerous cells which form cysts that contain one or more of the three primary embryonic germ layers: skin, hair or teeth. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dermoid Cyst
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