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

While interstitial cystitis is often confused with urinary tract infections and overlap exists, the two are quite different, says Zuzelski, information specialist for the nonprofit Interstitial Cystitis Association.

From US News • Sep. 18, 2015

Cystitis, or painful urination, is avoided by tardy "getting up;" quietly, slowly moving about; abundant water drinking; and the avoidance of catheterization.

From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.

Cystitis, or inflammation of the bladder, which may be acute or chronic, is due to the invasion of the mucous lining by micro-organisms, which gain access either from the urethra, the kidneys or the blood-stream.

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

Cystitis is or may be present, and with the retention is a constant threat to the kidneys.

From Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Mitchell, John K.

Cystitis may be slight or severe, acute or chronic, partial or general.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.