cystic

American

[sis-tik] / ˈsɪs tɪk /

adjective

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

cystic British

/ ˈsɪstɪk /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

intercystic adjective
precystic adjective

Etymology

Origin of cystic

First recorded in 1625–35; cyst + -ic

Example Sentences

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Some genetic tests for embryos, for sex and diseases such as cystic fibrosis and Tay Sachs, have long been available to parents who undergo IVF.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Some inherited diseases, including cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and Tay Sachs disease, involve multiple genetic mutations within a person's DNA.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

We expect the company’s launch of Alyftrek in cystic fibrosis will do well over time.

From Barron's • Sep. 26, 2025

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 • May 31, 2025

For cystic fibrosis patients, cross-infection from certain bacteria strains is a huge risk.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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