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cyst vs hydatid

hydatid vs cyst

cyst and hydatid both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cyst Yes No No No
hydatid Yes No No No
As nouns, hydatid is a hyponym of cyst; that is, hydatid is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cyst:
  • cyst: a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
  • hydatid: cyst filled with liquid; forms as a result of infestation by tapeworm larvae (as in echinococcosis)
cyst (noun) hydatid (noun)
a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid) cyst filled with liquid; forms as a result of infestation by tapeworm larvae (as in echinococcosis)
a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
Difference between cyst and hydatid

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