cystic

Definitions


[ˈsɪstɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or characterized by cysts
(e.g: the ultrasound scan showed a cystic nodule)

- relating to the urinary bladder or the gall bladder
(e.g: the cystic artery)


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Origin:
mid 17th century (originally referring to the gall bladder): from French cystique or modern Latin cysticus, from late Latin cystis (see cyst)




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