Definition of Ovarian cyst

1. Noun. A cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary.

Generic synonyms: Cyst

Definition of Ovarian cyst

1. Noun. Any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary; any ovarian follicle that is larger than about two centimeters is termed an ovarian cyst. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ovarian cyst

1. The ovary will form a fluid filled cyst on the surface of the ovary each month after an egg is released from the ovary during normal ovulation. Larger cysts can cause pain and bleeding (rupture). (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ovarian Cyst

ovalocytosis
ovals
ovamboite
ovant
ovaria
ovarial
ovarialgia
ovarian
ovarian amenorrhoea
ovarian artery
ovarian branch of uterine artery
ovarian bursa
ovarian cancer
ovarian colic
ovarian cyst (current term)
ovarian cystic disease
ovarian cysts
ovarian dysmenorrhoea
ovarian fibroma
ovarian fimbria
ovarian follicle
ovarian fossa
ovarian function tests
ovarian granulosa cell
ovarian hormone
ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
ovarian ligament
ovarian plexus

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