nabothian cyst
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A doctor points to a nabothian cyst on a medical diagram during a patient consultation.
Definition
- Noun:
- A benign cyst located on the cervix of the uterus: A "nabothian cyst" is a small, mucus-filled, non-cancerous lump that forms when the ducts of the nabothian glands (also called cervical glands) become blocked. These glands are normal structures in the cervix that produce mucus.
Usage
- The term "nabothian cyst" is used in medical contexts to describe a common, typically asymptomatic finding during a gynecological examination or imaging study like an ultrasound.
- It is a countable noun (e.g., one nabothian cyst, several nabothian cysts).
Examples
- Noun:
- The pelvic ultrasound revealed a few small nabothian cysts, which the doctor said were harmless.
- Nabothian cysts are often discovered incidentally during a routine Pap smear.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical description: Often described in medical reports by their appearance (e.g., "clear," "opaque"), size, and number.
- The cervix appeared normal but contained multiple, small, translucent nabothian cysts.
Variants and Related Words
- Nabothian follicle: An older, synonymous term for a nabothian cyst.
- Cervical cyst: A broader term that can include nabothian cysts but may also refer to other types of cysts on the cervix.
- Mucous retention cyst: A general term for a cyst caused by blocked glandular ducts; a nabothian cyst is a specific type of mucous retention cyst in the cervix.
Synonyms
- Nabothian follicle (medical synonym)
- Epithelial inclusion cyst of the cervix (more precise pathological term)
Related Phrases
- To have nabothian cysts: The common phrasing to indicate their presence.
- Many women of childbearing age have nabothian cysts without any symptoms.
A doctor points to a nabothian cyst on a medical diagram during a patient consultation.
Noun
- a cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix