cyst

     

A cyst is a close sac having a distinct membrane and division on the nearby tissue. They may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. A collection of pus is called an abscess, not a cyst. Once formed, the cyst could go away by itself or will have to be removed using surgery.

Trivia about cyst

  • When it's in the wrist, this type of enlargement is called a ganglion