cyst
die Zyste, die Zysten
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cyst
A usually rounded, enclosed cavity in tissue that can be filled with fluid or other contents. Cysts can develop in various organs and are often benign.
Die Ärztin entdeckte bei der Untersuchung eine kleine Zyste an der Niere.
During the examination, the doctor discovered a small cyst on the kidney.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zysten |
| genitive | der Zyste |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zyste | die Zysten |
| accusative | die Zyste | die Zysten |
| dative | der Zyste | den Zysten |
| genitive | der Zyste | der Zysten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
To indicate the location of a cyst, German commonly uses „in“ (in) or „an“ (on/at) with the dative. The location is often placed directly after „Zyste“ (cyst).
Die Zyste in der Leber verursacht keine Beschwerden.
The cyst in the liver is not causing any symptoms.
Die Zyste am Handgelenk ist seit einigen Wochen sichtbar.
The cyst on the wrist has been visible for several weeks.
„Zyste“ (cyst) is a medical term that is also commonly used in conversations between doctors and patients. You will often find it in medical reports and letters from doctors.
Im Arztbrief steht, dass die Zyste regelmäßig kontrolliert werden soll.
The doctor's letter says that the cyst should be checked regularly.
Common collocations include „eine Zyste entdecken“ (to discover a cyst), „eine Zyste kontrollieren“ (to monitor a cyst), and „eine Zyste entfernen“ (to remove a cyst). „Eine Zyste entfernen lassen“ (to have a cyst removed) describes treatment from the affected person's perspective.
Sie hat sich die Zyste in einer Klinik entfernen lassen.
She had the cyst removed at a clinic.
