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RID3904 dermoid cyst

synonym

Dermoidzyste
dermoid

definition

A tumor consisting of displaced ectodermal structures along the lines of embryonic fusion, the wall being formed of epithelium-lined connective tissue, including skin appendages, and containing keratin, sebum, and hair. (Stedman, 25th ed) [MeSH]

comment

use of "dermoid" should be avoided due to its multiple meanings