cystitis

[ si-stahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the urinary bladder.

cystitis

/ sɪˈstaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the urinary bladder

Word History and Origins

Origin of cystitis¹

First recorded in 1770–80; cyst- + -itis

Example Sentences

The E. coli bacterium, which is found in faeces, can cause a range of conditions, including urinary tract infections, cystitis, intestinal infections and vomiting, with the worst cases leading to life-threatening blood poisoning.

From BBC

The study, which is published in the December 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, also found that sexual problems and bladder infections, or cystitis, are more likely in people who later develop MS.

From Science Daily

They were 50% more likely to have constipation, 38% more likely to have urinary tract infections, 47% more likely to have sexual problems, and 21% more likely to have cystitis, or bladder infections.

From Science Daily

Dr West - clinical lead for the scheme in Caerphilly - said gynaecological problems were three times more common among women experiencing abuse, but other clues included cystitis, depression and anxiety.

From BBC

People with the condition, interstitial cystitis, experience frequent urination, urgency to urinate and intense pain in the bladder or pelvic region.

From Washington Times