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CYST
Fluid/water sac. Simple cyst means sac containing only fluid. Simple cyst is almost always benign. Complex cyst means there is something other than fluid/water and may/may not be related to cancer. Complex cyst can be followed to make sure it does not become cancer.
CYST ASPIRATION
Technique for sucking out fluid from a cyst, using a small needle.
CYSTIC DUCT
“Tube” that drains bile (gallbladder liquid).
CYSTITIS
Inflammation of the bladder.
CYTOTOXIC
Usually refers to cytotoxic edema, or edema related to cell death. This usually occurs as a result of stroke. It is different than vasogenic edema that usually occurs from infection or tumor.
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