cystic

American  

[sis-tik] / ˈsɪs tɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or having a cyst or cysts; encysted.

2. Anatomy. belonging or pertaining to the urinary bladder or gall bladder.

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cystic British  

/ ˈsɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a cyst

2. having or enclosed within a cyst; encysted

3. relating to the gall bladder or urinary bladder

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Other Word Forms

• intercystic
  adjective
• precystic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of cystic

First recorded in 1625–35; cyst + -ic

Example Sentences

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cystic

In Camagüey, in central Cuba, Irina Fals, a hairdresser, belongs to a WhatsApp group with Ávila for mothers with children who have cystic fibrosis, where they share tips and experiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

A few years later, I was managing an autoimmune condition and some stubborn cystic acne when my doctor suggested I try reducing dairy — just to see what happened.

From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2026

"Conventionally, lung transplant is reserved for patients who have chronic conditions like interstitial lung disease or cystic fibrosis," said Bharat.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2026

We expect the company’s launch of Alyftrek in cystic fibrosis will do well over time.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2025

“But if I do, it doesn’t change anything for us, Will. It makes it worse,” I say, knowing that new lungs won’t rid me of cystic fibrosis.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott