cystitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cystitis
Example Sentences
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The E. coli bacterium, which is found in faeces, can cause a range of conditions, including urinary tract infections, cystitis, intestinal infections and vomiting, with the worst cases leading to life-threatening blood poisoning.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024
They were 50% more likely to have constipation, 38% more likely to have urinary tract infections, 47% more likely to have sexual problems, and 21% more likely to have cystitis, or bladder infections.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2023
Slighte is now in a wheelchair and has interstitial cystitis, a chronic, painful bladder condition resulting in frequent and urgent urination.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2019
I would probably have said, ‘No, I have cystitis, sorry.’
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2018
The bowels should be kept loose by means of hot rectal injections in acute cystitis.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
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