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Definition of Cyst, Baker
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Cyst, Baker: 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.
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