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cyster

/ˈsɪ.stə(ɹ)/

cyster noun: a person who has ovarian cysts, especially one with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Noun

cyster (plural cysters)

  1. (slang) A person who has ovarian cysts, especially one with polycystic ovary syndrome.
    • My concern (I'm sure others share this with me) is that your RE does not plan to monitor your ovaries' response to the Clomid. It's my understanding that we cysters are more inclined to hyperstimulate. I did last Clomid cycle and had to take a month off. Who knows if it's happened before? I went to...1997 April 22, FREEMAN515, “Re: Looking for a little guidance.”, in alt.support.pco (Usenet)

Forms of cyster

pluralcysters

Origin of cyster

From cyst + -er, chosen as a homophone of sister. Compare cister.

Questions about cyster

What does cyster mean?
Cyster means a person who has ovarian cysts, especially one with polycystic ovary syndrome.
What part of speech is cyster?
Cyster is a noun.
How do you pronounce cyster?
Cyster is pronounced /ˈsɪ.stə(ɹ)/.
What is the plural of cyster?
The plural of cyster is cysters.

Words near cyster in the dictionary

  1. cysteinylation
  2. cysteinylations
  3. cysteinyldopa
  4. cysteinylglycine
  5. cysteinyls
  6. cyster
  7. cysters
  8. cystic
  9. cystic duct
  10. cystic ducts
  11. cystic fibrosis

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