cystic

cys·tic | \ ˈsi-stik

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Definition of cystic

1 : of or relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder

2 : relating to, composed of, or containing cysts

3 : enclosed in a cyst

Examples of cystic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Because adenoid cystic carcinoma most commonly recurs in the lungs, previous scans had focused there and not on her liver. — Samantha Bresnahan, CNN, "In the fight for her life, young professional runner isn't slowing down," 14 Mar. 2018 The cure: Going on birth control The result: My face erupted in cystic acne, and everything made me cry—even the most mundane entries from Beth’s diary. — Danielle Kraese, The New Yorker, "Things That Were Supposed to Cure My Acne and What They Actually Did," 27 Nov. 2019 Her son was born with a protruding tumor on his neck and a large cystic mass in his abdomen, according to Petersen's emails. — Robert Anglen, azcentral, "Babies and mothers were treated like transactions in Paul Petersen's adoption scheme," 7 Nov. 2019 So what may work for your best friend's cystic zit may do absolutely nothing for yours. — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, "9 Best Cystic Acne Treatments Real People Swear By," 4 Oct. 2018 In some cases, however, benzoyl peroxide can also help with cystic acne, which is the deepest, and most painful, type. — Rebecca Dancer, Allure, "The Complete Guide to Benzoyl Peroxide and Its Acne-Fighting Powers," 19 Aug. 2019 However, things definitely worsened this year and my cystic acne once again felt a bit out of control. — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "I Cured My Cystic Acne With This Natural Supplement," 7 Aug. 2019 Heads to Heaven’ Gabe, a former track and cross-country athlete for the University of Minnesota, was first diagnosed with a rare salivary gland cancer called adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2009. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Marathon Runner Gabriele 'Gabe' Grunewald Dies at 32 After Decade-Long Battle with Cancer," 12 June 2019 Hormonal and cystic acne can occur in anyone and is actually more common in adults than teens. — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, "How I Used Korean Skin Care to Treat My Hormonal Acne," 9 Mar. 2018

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“Cystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystic. Accessed 20 Feb. 2020.

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