cyst

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Rachel suggested the indentation in her abdomen might have been an ovarian cyst, and a doctor agreed but took no further action.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Iona Hall, 30, from Bristol, underwent two operations in 2024 to remove a 10cm cyst on her ovary and separate her bowels and uterus, which had fused together.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

My cheeks are crooked because I had something called a pilonidal cyst in my early 20s.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

Their research shows that every cyst contains multiple parasite subtypes, each performing different biological functions.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

The bug emerged from dormancy on an irregular basis, producing bouts of acute physical distress and leaving a cyst on his liver.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer