ovarian cyst

noun

Any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary; any ovarian follicle that is larger than about two centimeters is termed an ovarian cyst.

Meanings

nounovarian cyst (plural ovarian cysts)

plural ovarian cysts

  1. Any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary; any ovarian follicle that is larger than about two centimeters is termed an ovarian cyst.
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