ovarian cyst

Thân thiện

A doctor uses an ultrasound machine to examine a patient for an ovarian cyst.

Definition

Noun: A fluid-filled sac that develops on or within an ovary. While often benign (non-cancerous), it can sometimes cause symptoms or complications.

Usage

The term "ovarian cyst" is used to describe a specific medical condition. It functions as a countable noun. * Example: The ultrasound revealed an ovarian cyst. * Example: Some women develop ovarian cysts during their menstrual cycle.

Examples

• She was diagnosed with a simple ovarian cyst that required monitoring.
• The pain was caused by a ruptured ovarian cyst.
• Functional ovarian cysts are common and often resolve on their own.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Classification: The term is often modified by adjectives specifying the cyst's type (e.g., , , ).
• Symptomatology: Used when discussing associated symptoms (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Cyst (n.): A general term for a closed sac-like structure. An ovarian cyst is a specific type.
• Cystic (adj.): Describing something that is like, contains, or is related to a cyst (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Ovarian follicle cyst (for functional types)
• Adnexal cyst (a broader term that can include cysts on the ovary or fallopian tube)

Antonyms

• Healthy ovary
• Normal ovarian tissue

Related Phrases / Collocations

• To have an ovarian cyst: To be diagnosed with or experience this condition.
• To rupture an ovarian cyst: For the cyst to burst, which can cause sudden pain.
• To monitor an ovarian cyst: To watch it over time with follow-up exams.
• To remove an ovarian cyst: A surgical procedure, often called cystectomy.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary