Definitions

1. noun

A fluid-filled sac that forms in tissues as a result of injury or inflammation, often containing pus or other cellular debris.

“The doctor ordered an ultrasound to confirm the presence of a pseudocyst on the patient’s pancreas.”

2. noun

A cavity or sac containing fluid, usually formed from an abscess or an infected gland.

“The pseudocyst had to be drained to prevent further infection from spreading.”