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

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Example Sentences

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cystitis

BPC-157 was discovered by researchers in Croatia in the 1990s and is primarily used as a treatment for interstitial cystitis, knee pain and ulcerative colitis.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

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

In acute cystitis, advanced stage of Bright’s disease, certain forms of dyspepsia, irritation in the urinary passages, either in the male or female, drinking the thermal water should not be resorted to. 

From Buxton and its Medicinal Waters by Robert Ottiwell Gifford-Bennet

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