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

Bladder epithelia and pus-cells are seen in a few cases in small quantities, but decided cystitis is rare, unless it has ensued upon retention of urine.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various