cystatrophia

/sɪˌstætrəˈfɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by the atrophy of a cyst, often resulting in a shrinking or wasting away of the cyst’s tissue

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with cystatrophia, which required a delicate surgical procedure to restore the cyst’s original size.”

Synonyms

  • atrophy
  • shrinkage

Antonyms

  • enlargement
  • hypertrophy