cystoid
/ˈsɪstɔɪd/
adjective
- Resembling a cyst (a closed sac in the body) in appearance or structure.
- The doctor noted a cystoid formation in the tissue sample.
- These cystoid spaces are filled with fluid and are usually harmless.
- The MRI showed a cystoid mass near the patient's kidney.
noun
- A structure or growth that looks like a cyst.
- Under the microscope, the cystoid appeared as a clear, round bubble.
- Most cystoids are benign and do not require treatment.
- The surgeon removed a small cystoid from the patient's wrist.