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WORDS THAT USE CYSTO-
What does cysto- mean?
The combining form cysto- is used like a suffix meaning “cyst,” which is a scientific term for a bladder, sac, or vesicle. It is often used in scientific terms, especially in biology and pathology.
The form cysto- comes from Greek kýstis, meaning “bag,” “pouch,” or “bladder.”
What are variants of cysto-?
When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, cysto- becomes cyst-, as in cystoma.
A rare variant of cysto- is cysti-, as in cysticercus.
When used as a suffix, the combining form cyst- becomes -cyst, as in oocyst. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for these forms.
Examples of cysto-
An example of a medical term that features cysto- is cystotomy, “surgical incision into the gall bladder or urinary bladder.”
Here, the form cysto- is used to mean “bladder.” The -tomy portion of the word means “cutting, incision” from Greek -tomia. Cystotomy literally translates to “bladder incision.”
What are some words that use the combining form cysto-?
What are some other forms that cysto- may be commonly confused with?
Break it down!
The suffix -scope means “instrument for viewing.” Keeping this in mind, what is a cystoscope?
How to use cysto- in a sentence
This is known as uretero-cysto-neostomy, an operation which has been made the subject of a valuable thesis by Dr. Lutaud.
The Council voted that Cysto-Sedative be refused recognition.