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Cysts

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cysts)

A cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane and division compared to the nearby tissue. It may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. A collection of pus is called an abscess, not a cyst. (Wikipedia)

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04-Jun-2013

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