wen

IPA/wen/
KK[wˈɛn]IPA/wen/

wen — 名詞

  • wensingular
  • wensplural

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

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釋義

粉瘤

皮脂腺阻塞形成的良性囊腫

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.

Nala 發現耳朵後面長了一顆粉瘤，於是預約了檢查。

common location: behind the ear

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

醫生告訴 Caleb 他脖子上的粉瘤是良性的，不用擔心。

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.