cystic

[ sis-tik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or having a cyst or cysts; encysted.
2. Anatomy. belonging or pertaining to the urinary bladder or gall bladder.

cystic

/ ˈsɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a cyst
2. having or enclosed within a cyst; encysted
3. relating to the gall bladder or urinary bladder

Other Words From

• inter·cystic adjective
• pre·cystic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cystic¹

First recorded in 1625–35; cyst + -ic

Example Sentences

Instead the Human Cell Atlas project has revealed there are thousands of cell types, with some appearing to be culprits in diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and cystic fibrosis.

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There are more than 500 people living with cystic fibrosis in Northern Ireland.

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She says it has meant treatments for conditions like cystic fibrosis and hepatitis B are getting NHS funding.

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At present, newborns are given a heelprick blood test that checks for nine serious conditions, including cystic fibrosis.

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Like Ms Bones, Mr Horwood also said his cystic fibrosis could get worse.

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