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

A few years later, I was managing an autoimmune condition and some stubborn cystic acne when my doctor suggested I try reducing dairy — just to see what happened.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

"Conventionally, lung transplant is reserved for patients who have chronic conditions like interstitial lung disease or cystic fibrosis," said Bharat.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Vertex is trying to expand beyond its treatments of cystic fibrosis, which have helped power its total market capitalization above $100 billion.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

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

He was planning to be one of the Ambassadors of Tolerance—but due to complications from cystic fibrosis, his body rejected his lung transplant.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers