cysticle

/sɪsˈtɪkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small cyst or a small cavity containing fluid or semi-solid matter.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a cysticle that needed to be drained.”

2. verb

To form or become a cyst or a cysticle.

“The bacteria cysticled in the patient’s wound, causing infection.”

Synonyms

  • cyst
  • pustule

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • uninfected