What does dermatoid mean?
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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