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A '''pilonidal cyst''' (from Latin meaning 'hair nest') is a blanket term for any type of skin [[infection]] near the [[coccyx|tailbone]]. | A '''pilonidal cyst''' (from Latin meaning 'hair nest') is a blanket term for any type of skin [[infection]] near the [[coccyx|tailbone]]. | ||
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Overview
A pilonidal cyst (from Latin meaning 'hair nest') is a blanket term for any type of skin infection near the tailbone. It is a combination of two Latin words, pilus, meaning hair and nidal, meaning nest. The condition is now referred to as pilonidal sinus disease. The term "pilonidal cyst" can be misleading, as a majority of the time, this is actually an abscess.