steatocystoma

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Definition Noun : A steatocystoma is a common, benign (non-cancerous) skin cyst. It is characterized by being filled with a fatty, oily substance called sebum. This occurs when the duct of a sebaceous gland (the gland that produces sebum) becomes blocked. Usage The word steatocystoma is a medical term. It is used specifically in dermatology (the study of skin) to diagnose and describe this part...