dermoid cyst

noun der·moid cyst \ˈdər-ˌmȯid-\

Definition of DERMOID CYST

: a cystic tumor often of the ovary that contains skin and skin derivatives (as hair or teeth) —called also dermoid

1872

Medical Dictionary

noun

: a cystic tumor often of the ovary that contains skin and skin derivatives (as hair or teeth)—called also dermoid

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