瘿
cyst; goiter; pathological growth
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
pathological hyperplasia; cyst-like growth caused by pathogenic stimulation
technicalMedical terminology describing abnormal tissue proliferation, often resulting from infection, irritation, or other pathological stimuli.
This bacterial infection can cause cyst-like growths to form in the subcutaneous tissue.
Plants can also develop gall-like pathological changes due to viral infections.
noun
goiter; thyroid enlargement (in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
technicalIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, this term specifically refers to neck masses, particularly those involving thyroid enlargement or similar cystic growths in the cervical region.
Traditional Chinese Medicine often uses seaweed, kelp, and other medicinals to treat goiter.
Endemic goiter is colloquially called 'big neck disease,' while Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to it as 'ying'.
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The patient presented with a neck goiter accompanied by symptoms of dysphagia.