fibrocyst

*/ˌfaɪbroʊˈsɪst/ or /faɪˈbroʊsɪst/ *

Definitions

1. noun

A fibrocyst is a condition where a cyst forms on the skin, typically filled with a thick, fibrous material.

“The doctor examined the patient’s skin and diagnosed her with a fibrocyst.”

2. noun

A fibrocyst can also refer to a small cyst in a gland or organ, especially in the breast tissue.

“The fibrocyst in the breast tissue was removed during surgery.”

Synonyms

  • adenoma
  • cyst

Antonyms

  • benign tumor