How to Pronounce Sebaceous Cyst
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Sebaceous Cyst Pronunciation
seh-BAY-shus SIST
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
seh
BAY
stress here
shus SIST
3 syllables
What is Sebaceous Cyst?
A sebaceous cyst is a slow-growing, non-cancerous lump under the skin that forms when a hair follicle or oil gland becomes blocked, trapping skin cells and sebum (oil) inside. It typically feels like a smooth, moveable bump and may become inflamed or infected.
Questions About Sebaceous Cyst
How do you pronounce 'sebaceous cyst'?
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Say it like this: seh-BAY-shus SIST. The first word sounds like "sub" but with an "eh" sound, then "BAY" (rhymes with "say"), then "shus" (like "hush" with an "s"). The second word, "cyst," rhymes with "list" or "mist." The stress falls on the second syllable: BAY.
Which syllable should I stress when saying 'sebaceous cyst'?
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Stress the BAY syllable in "sebaceous"—say it louder and slightly longer than the other syllables. A common mistake is putting stress on the first syllable (SEE-bay-shus), but that's not correct. The proper way is seh-BAY-shus.
How do you break 'sebaceous cyst' into syllables?
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Break it into four syllables: se-BA-ceous-cyst. The word "sebaceous" has three syllables (se-BAY-shus), and "cyst" is one syllable by itself. When you say them together, it flows as: seh-BAY-shus SIST.
What does 'sebaceous' mean in plain English?
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"Sebaceous" is a medical word that means "related to oil or oily." It comes from the Latin word "sebum," which is the natural oil your skin produces. So a sebaceous cyst is a cyst connected to the oil glands in your skin.
What does 'cyst' mean?
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"Cyst" is a medical term for a closed pouch or sac under the skin. It's filled with some kind of material—in this case, oil and dead skin cells. You might hear the word "cyst" used in many different medical contexts.
What's a simpler way to say 'sebaceous cyst'?
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You can call it an "oil cyst" or sometimes just a "cyst." Some people also say "epidermoid cyst" as another name for the same thing. But "sebaceous cyst" is the most common medical term you'll hear.
What other medical words are related to 'sebaceous'?
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"Sebaceous gland" is another word you might hear—that's the gland in your skin that makes oil. "Sebum" is the oily substance itself. All three words (sebaceous, sebaceous gland, and sebum) are connected and come from the same Latin root meaning oil.
Can you use 'sebaceous cyst' in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The doctor explained that the bump on my shoulder was a sebaceous cyst." Another example: "A sebaceous cyst forms when an oil gland gets blocked."