cysti-

American  

1. variant of cysto-.

   cysticercus.

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Usage

What does cysti- mean? The combining form cysti- is a combining form used like a suffix meaning “cyst,” which is a scientific term for a bladder, sac, or vesicle. It is often used in scientific terms, especially in biology and pathology. The form cysti- comes from Greek kýstis, meaning “bag,” “pouch,” or “bladder.”What are variants of cysti-?The form cysti- is a variant of cysto-, which changes its -o- for an -i- when combined with words or word elements beginning with some consonants. A variant of cysto- when combined with words or word elements beginning with a vowel is cyst-, as in cystoma. When used as a suffix, the combining form cysti- becomes -cyst, as in oocyst. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for these forms.