Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wen
Noun
/wɛn/
Definition
A wen is a benign tumor or lump that typically develops in the skin or on a body’s surface.
Examples
- The doctor examined the wen on my back and assured me it was not harmful.
- He had a small wen removed from his scalp during the procedure.
- Some people have wens that can grow larger over time, though they often do not cause pain.
Meaning
It refers to a growth, often filled with fatty tissue, that is harmless and slow-growing.
Synonyms
- growth
- tumor
- cyst
- lump
