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adjective cys·tic \ ˈsi-stik \
|Updated on: 17 Jul 2018

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

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First Known Use of cystic

1713

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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cystic

adjective cys·tic \ ˈsis-tik \

medical Definition of cystic

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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