cystitis

American  

[si-stahy-tis] / sɪˈstaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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cystitis British  

/ sɪˈstaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the urinary bladder

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Etymology

Origin of cystitis

First recorded in 1770–80; cyst- + -itis

Example Sentences

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

Chronic cystitis is the condition left when the acute symptoms have passed away, but it is liable at any moment to resume the acute condition.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various