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wen
A harmless cyst, especially on the scalp or face, containing the fatty secretion of a sebaceous gland.

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1. A harmless cyst, especially on the scalp or face, containing the fatty secretion of a sebaceous gland.
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vesicle
A membrane-bound structure within a cell in which materials such as enzymes are transported or stored.
A sac or cyst, especially one containing fluid.
A blister of the skin.

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1. A membrane-bound structure within a cell in which materials such as enzymes are transported or stored.
2. A sac or cyst, especially one containing fluid.
3. A blister of the skin.
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sac
A pouch or pouchlike structure in an organism, sometimes filled with fluid.

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1. A pouch or pouchlike structure in an organism, sometimes filled with fluid.
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