acephalocyst

/ˌæsɪfəˈlɒsɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or abnormal cyst occurring at the base of the skull, particularly in the occipital bone.

“The neurosurgeon examined the patient’s MRI scan to diagnose the acrophalocyst, a rare condition causing severe headaches.”

Synonyms

  • cyst
  • neoplasm

Antonyms

  • normal_tissue