First Known Use: before 12th century
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1wen
noun \ˈwen\
Definition of WEN
: an abnormal growth or a cyst protruding from a surface especially of the skin
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Origin of WEN
Middle English wenn, from Old English; akin to Middle Low German wene wen
Other Medicine Terms
2wen
Definition of WEN
variant of wynn
Medical Dictionary
wen
noun \ˈwen\
Medical Definition of WEN
: sebaceous cyst; broadly : an abnormal growth or a cyst protruding from a surface especially of the skin
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