"Cystectomies" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cystectomies refer to surgical operations that involve the removal of the bladder (cystectomy).
A cyst is a closed sac or capsule, usually filled with a fluid, gas, or semisolid material, that forms around a foreign object, such as a dead cell or a parasite, or grows abnormal cells. Cysts can occur in various parts of the body, including the skin, liver, kidneys, or ovaries. They can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). In general, cysts can be caused by a range of factors, including genetics, injury, or infection.
Cysteinyl refers to the presence of the sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine. It is often used in medical and scientific contexts to describe a compound or molecule that contains this amino acid. In particular, cysteinyl leukotrienes are a type of biological signaling molecule that play a role in inflammation and allergic responses.