Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wen
Noun
/wɛn/
Definition
A wen is a benign tumor that typically forms in the skin, characterized by a cyst filled with sebaceous material.
Examples
- The doctor examined the wen on her arm.
- He was worried when he discovered a wen on his scalp.
- During the procedure, the surgeon removed the wen with care.
Meaning
In simpler terms, a wen is a lump or bump on the skin that contains fatty tissue or fluid.
Synonyms
- cyst
- tumor
- lump
