Letter C

Cyst

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A cyst is an abnormal, closed sac-like structure within a tissue that contains a liquid, gaseous, or semisolid substance.

A cyst can occur anywhere in the body and can vary in size.

The outer, or capsular, portion of a cyst is termed the cyst wall

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