cystic breast disease
Definition
Noun: A benign (non-cancerous) medical condition characterized by the presence of one or more fluid-filled sacs (cysts) in the breast tissue. It is a common condition that can cause breast pain, tenderness, and lumpiness, often fluctuating with the menstrual cycle.
Usage
This term is used in medical contexts to describe a specific, non-cancerous breast condition. It is often discussed in relation to symptoms, diagnosis, and differentiation from more serious diseases. - The mammogram confirmed it was cystic breast disease, not a tumor. - Her doctor explained that the pain and lumpiness were due to cystic breast disease.
Advanced Usage
- "to be diagnosed with cystic breast disease": to receive a formal medical identification of the condition.
- After the ultrasound, she was diagnosed with cystic breast disease.
Variants and Related Words
- Fibrocystic breast disease / Fibrocystic breast changes: A more precise and commonly used synonym that emphasizes the combination of cysts and fibrous tissue.
- The physician's notes described fibrocystic breast changes.
Synonyms
- Fibrocystic breast disease
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Benign breast disease (a broader category that includes this condition)
Related Phrases
- Cyst aspiration: A procedure often used in managing cystic breast disease, where fluid is drained from a cyst with a needle.
- For symptomatic relief, the doctor performed a cyst aspiration.
Noun
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the presence of one or more cysts in a breast
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