Baker's cyst

English

Etymology

Named after the surgeon who first described it, William Morrant Baker (1838–1896).

Noun

Baker's cyst (plural Baker's cysts)

1. A benign swelling of the semimembranosus or more rarely some other synovial bursa found behind the knee joint.

Usage notes

• This is not a "true" cyst, as an open communication with the synovial sac is often maintained.