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Definition of Baker cyst
Baker cyst: A swelling in the space behind the knee (the popliteal space) that is composed of a membrane-lined sac filled with synovial fluid that has escaped from the joint. Also known as synovial cyst of the popliteal space. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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