How to Say “Cyst” in Vietnamese

u nang
[ʔu˧˧ naːŋ˧˧]word by word
The Vietnamese word for cyst is u nang.
u nang refers to a sac that develops in the natural cavities of an organ. Specific types of cysts can be named by adding the location to the term, such as u nang buồng trứng for ovarian cysts or u nang da for skin cysts.
Meaning: sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word u in u nang has an ancient root meaning the 'hump' of a zebu, a type of cattle.
  • While u nang describes a cyst, the word u alone can also be used broadly in Vietnamese to describe any kind of 'lump' or 'tumor'.

Examples in context

  • Bác sĩ đã phát hiện một u nang trong buồng trứng của bệnh nhân.
    The doctor discovered a cyst in the patient's ovary.
  • Chương trình điều trị u nang bằng cách tiêm thuốc đang được nghiên cứu.
    A treatment program for cysts using injections is being researched.
  • Bác sĩ phát hiện một u nang ở gan.
    The doctor detected a cyst on the liver.
  • Cô ấy có một u nang ở buồng trứng.
    She has a cyst on her ovary.
  • Việc phẫu thuật u nang này khá đơn giản.
    The surgery for this cyst is quite simple.

Example conversation

Nam is asking Chi about her recent medical checkup.

  1. Nam

    Kết quả xét nghiệm của Chi thế nào rồi?
    How were Chi's test results?
  2. Chi

    Em có một u nang nhỏ ở thận.
    I have a small cyst on my kidney.
  3. Nam

    Anh hy vọng nó không gây đau cho em.
    I hope it doesn't cause you pain.
  4. Chi

    Dạ, bác sĩ bảo không sao đâu ạ.
    The doctor said it is nothing to worry about.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (u, nang) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries nang, u, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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