cystic
UK: ˈsɪstɪk | US: ˈsɪstɪk
adj. relating to or resembling a cyst
adj. (medicine) containing or characterized by cysts
The word "cystic" derives from the Greek kystis (κύστις), meaning "bladder" or "sac," combined with the English adjectival suffix -ic. The root cyst appears in medical terminology to denote abnormal sac-like structures (e.g., cystitis). The suffix -ic (from Latin -icus) generalizes the term as an adjective. Historically, the concept evolved from anatomical descriptions of fluid-filled cavities to broader pathological conditions.
The patient was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting the lungs.
The ultrasound revealed a cystic mass in her ovary.
Cystic acne can cause deep, painful inflammation.
The biopsy confirmed the lesion was cystic rather than solid.
Researchers are studying new treatments for cystic diseases.