cystitis

noun

cys·​ti·​tis si-ˈstī-təs How to pronounce cystitis (audio)
: inflammation of the urinary bladder

Examples of cystitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Gross or microscopic hematuria without pain is a possible sign of kidney cancer, along with fever and symptoms of cystitis with no infection. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 Interstitial cystitis? Kate Lloyd, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2020 Persistent inflammation in the bladder, such as with chronic infection or interstitial cystitis, can lead to a change in the cells lining the bladder. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023 Jacobson, 34, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, interstitial cystitis and endometriosis. Detroit Free Press, 17 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for cystitis 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cystitis was circa 1783

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“Cystitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystitis. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

cystitis

noun
cys·​ti·​tis sis-ˈtīt-əs How to pronounce cystitis (audio)
plural cystitides -ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce cystitis (audio)
: inflammation of the urinary bladder
cystitic adjective

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