noun
- benign cysts containing skin and skin structures such as hair follicles, sweat glands, and sometimes teeth or bone
Usage: medical
Examples
- The surgeon removed several dermoids from the patient’s ovary.
- Dermoids are typically found in the ovaries, testicles, or along the midline of the body.
- The MRI revealed dermoids containing hair and fatty tissue.
- Most dermoids are discovered during routine medical examinations.
- The pathologist confirmed that the removed tissue consisted of dermoids.
- Dermoids can sometimes contain unexpected structures like teeth or cartilage.