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cyst vs steatocystoma

steatocystoma vs cyst

cyst and steatocystoma both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cyst Yes No No No
steatocystoma Yes No No No
As nouns, steatocystoma is a hyponym of cyst; that is, steatocystoma is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cyst:
  • cyst: a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
  • steatocystoma: a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked
cyst (noun) steatocystoma (noun)
a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid) a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked
a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
Difference between cyst and steatocystoma

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