dermoid cyst

noun

A type of teratoma or tumour, usually benign. It is in the form of a cyst or sac, and contains skin and sometimes hair, nails, teeth or other tissue.

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Meanings

noundermoid cyst (plural dermoid cysts)

plural dermoid cysts

  1. medicineA type of teratoma or tumour, usually benign. It is in the form of a cyst or sac, and contains skin and sometimes hair, nails, teeth or other tissue.
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