cystic

American  

[sis-tik] / ˈsɪs tɪk /

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.

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cystic British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• intercystic adjective
• precystic adjective

Etymology

Origin of cystic

First recorded in 1625–35; cyst + -ic

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

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

From Barron's

Yvonne recalled standing in a church when she was aged about 20, at the funeral of a childhood friend who had died from cystic fibrosis.

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