cyster

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Meaning · English

A person who has ovarian cysts, especially one with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

My concern (I'm sure others share this with me) is that your RE does not plan to monitor your ovaries' response to the Clomid. It's my understanding that we cysters are more inclined to hyperstimulate. I did last Clomid cycle and had to take a month off. Who knows if it's happened before? I went to

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cyster” mean?

A person who has ovarian cysts, especially one with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Is “cyster” formal or informal?

cyster is generally slang.