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adjective

cystic

Relating to the urinary bladder.

The report describes cystic inflammation in the patient's urinary bladder.

Etymology
cystGreekbladder; sac
+icEnglishrelating to

The Greek root names a bladder or sac. This anatomical use of cystic preserves the urinary-bladder meaning directly rather than referring to an abnormal cyst.

More examples

  • The surgeon examines the cystic wall before repairing the urinary bladder.
  • The anatomy lesson covers cystic structures and their role in storing urine.
  • The urologist reviews the cystic findings from the bladder examination.

Forms

cystitis noun — Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

Similar words

vesical
More commonly used for the urinary bladder in medical terminology.