u nang
Definition
- Noun:
- Cyst: A closed sac or pouch in the body, filled with fluid, air, or other material, that can form in various tissues. It is typically benign but may sometimes require medical attention.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ phát hiện một u nang nhỏ trên buồng trứng của cô ấy. (The doctor discovered a small cyst on her ovary.)
- U nang bã nhờn thường vô hại. (Sebaceous cysts are usually harmless.)
- Anh ấy sẽ phẫu thuật để cắt bỏ u nang. (He will have surgery to remove the cyst.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical terminology, "u nang" is often specified by its location or type, such as "u nang buồng trứng" (ovarian cyst) or "u nang tuyến giáp" (thyroid cyst).
Variants and Related Words
- Nang (n): This word alone can sometimes mean "cyst" but more generally means "sac" or "follicle."
- Khối u (n): This means "tumor" or "mass," which is a broader term that can be either solid or cystic.
Synonyms
- Cyst: The direct and most accurate translation.
- Sac: A more general term for a pouch-like structure.
Related Medical Terms
- U nang lành tính: Benign cyst.
- U nang ác tính: Malignant cyst (cystic malignancy).
- Chọc hút u nang: Cyst aspiration.