cystic

adjective

cys·​tic ˈsi-stik How to pronounce cystic (audio)
1
: of or relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder
2
: relating to, composed of, or containing cysts
3
: enclosed in a cyst

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Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cystic was in 1713

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“Cystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystic. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

cystic

adjective
cys·​tic ˈsis-tik How to pronounce cystic (audio)
1
: relating to, composed of, or containing cysts
cystic tissue
a cystic tumor
2
: of or relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder
3
: enclosed in a cyst
a cystic worm larva
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