wen

IPA/wen/
KK[wˈɛn]IPA/wen/

wen — noun

  • wensingular
  • wensplural

1. a small, usually harmless lump that forms just under the skin when a gland that

1.名詞C1
釋義

a small, usually harmless lump that forms just under the skin when a gland that produces oil becomes blocked

例句

Nala noticed a wen behind her ear and booked a check-up.

common location: behind the ear

The doctor told Caleb the wen on his neck was harmless.

medical reassurance: harmless

同義詞
  • cyst

    broader term for any fluid-filled sac in the body, not limited to the skin

  • growth

    less specific, can refer to any abnormal tissue mass

  • lump

    informal, general term for any raised area on or under the skin

用法筆記

Somewhat formal and medical; 'cyst' or 'sebaceous cyst' are more common terms in modern medical usage.