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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dermatoid

/dɜːrˈmeɪtoʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does dermatoid mean?

noun

A dermatoid is a small, usually benign, cystic structure that contains skin or other tissue, often found in the ovaries or other parts of the body. It is a type of teratoma.

Example

"The doctor ordered an ultrasound to check for a dermatoid cyst on the patient's ovary."

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