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Definition of cystitis

cystitis

/sɪˈstaɪ.tɪs/
cys · ti · tis
Plural:cystitides
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Adjective:cystitic
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cystitis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Inflammation of the urinary bladder, typically caused by a bacterial infection and characterized by a frequent, urgent, and painful need to urinate.

Example

"The physician prescribed a short course of antibiotics and increased fluid intake to treat her acute cystitis."

• Rhymes for cystitis

• Nearby Words

cyrus
cyst
cystic
cystitis
czar
czarina
czarist

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century in Modern Latin from Ancient Greek 'kystis' (meaning 'bladder' or 'pouch') combined with the medical suffix '-itis' denoting inflammation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cystitis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cystitis
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