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Pseudocyst

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Collection of fluid resembling a true cyst but lacking an epithelial lining, most commonly occurring as a complication of acute pancreatitis.

Korean

가성낭종

상피 내벽이 없는 액체 저류로, 췌장염에서 흔히 발생한다.

French

Pseudokyste

Collection liquidienne ressemblant à un kyste vrai mais sans revêtement épithélial ; fréquente dans la pancréatite.

Word parts

  • pseudo-Prefix(Greek) False
  • cyst/oRoot(Greek) Bladder, cyst

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