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steatocystoma

/ˌstiː.ə.təʊ.sɪˈstəʊ.mə/

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noun

/ˌstiː.ə.təʊ.sɪˈstəʊ.mə/C2formalmedical
  • ruРаспространённая киста кожи, заполненная кожным салом, возникающая из-за закупорки сальной железы.

A common cyst of the skin that is filled with sebum, resulting from a blocked sebaceous gland.

  1. Sebaceous cystC2formalmedical

    A common, benign cyst of the skin that forms when a sebaceous gland becomes blocked, resulting in a sac filled with sebum (fatty matter).

    ruСальная киста

    • The dermatologist diagnosed the small lump on his back as a steatocystoma.
    • Steatocystomas are usually harmless but can become inflamed.
    • Multiple steatocystomas can sometimes appear in a condition called steatocystoma multiplex.

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Forms
  • steatocystomas plural form
  • steatocystomata plural form
  • steatocystomas' possessive plural form
  • steatocystomata's possessive plural form
  • steatocystoma's possessive singular form