dermoid
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of dermoid
Example Sentences
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A dermoid cyst is formed by an involution of the skin with a growth of hair on the inner wall of the sac.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
The accompanying illustration, taken from Baldy, pictures a dermoid cyst of the complicated variety laid open and exposing the contents in situ.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
The simpler forms of the ordinary dermoid cysts contain bone and teeth.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
The skin dermoid, or derma-cyst as it has been called by Askanazy, arises from a portion of epiblast, which has become sequestrated during the process of coalescence of two cutaneous surfaces in development.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
The bursting of a dermoid, or its being incised in mistake for an abscess, may result in the formation of such a sinus, which fails to heal and may persist for years.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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