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 Word Forms

• intercystic adjective
• precystic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cystic¹

First recorded in 1625–35; cyst + -ic

Example Sentences

The Glaswegian was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when just a baby, meaning she suffered breathing and digestive problems throughout her life.

From BBC

Currently, newborn babies are only given a heelprick blood test that checks for nine serious conditions, including cystic fibrosis.

From BBC

Worsening osteoporosis in older women may lead to exhaling DMS, as can the positive effects of a medication cocktail for children with cystic fibrosis.

From Salon

Conditions which are not currently on the medical exemption list include Parkinson's disease, cystic fibrosis and motor neurone disease.

From BBC

These include Huntington's disease, cystic fibrosis and some rare inherited cancer conditions.

From BBC