The spelling of the word "serocystic" is a combination of two Greek words - "serum" and "cyst". The first part "serum" means clear, watery fluid, while "cyst" means a sac or pouch. The word "serocystic" describes a condition where there is a cyst filled with clear fluid. In terms of pronunciation, "serocystic" can be broken down into four syllables - "seh-roh-sis-tik", with emphasis on the third syllable, "sis". The "o" sound is pronounced as a short vowel, like "uh".
Relating to one or more serous cysts.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.