What term can be synonymous with complex cyst?

The term synonymous with complex cyst is "nonfunctional cyst." A complex cyst is characterized by having both solid and cystic components, which often gives insight into the possibility of an underlying pathology, such as endometriosis or a tumor. Nonfunctional cysts typically do not produce hormones and might include complex cysts in their definition, highlighting that these do not fulfill the characteristics of functioning cysts which are associated with the menstrual cycle.

Functional cysts, in contrast, are specifically related to the ovarian cycle and can be classified into either follicular or corpus luteum cysts, both of which are temporary and associated with normal physiological processes.

Ovarian cysts broadly encompass various types of cysts that can be found on the ovaries, including both functional and complex cysts, but the term does not exclusively refer to complex cysts.

Dermoid cysts, or mature cystic teratomas, are a specific type of ovarian neoplasm that may contain various tissue types but are not synonymous with the term complex cyst as they represent a specific pathological entity.

Thus, "nonfunctional cyst" accurately conveys that a complex cyst does not have the functional capability associated with the reproductive physiology, aligning with the definition of complex cysts in clinical practice