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cyst formation
cyst for·ma·tion
Definitions related to cyst formation:
  • (cyst(s)) A sac-like closed membranous structure that may be empty or contain fluid or amorphous material.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
  • A morphologic finding indicating the presence of cystic structures in a tissue sample.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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