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cystitis

noun
cys·​ti·​tis | \ si-ˈstī-təs How to pronounce cystitis (audio) \

Definition of cystitis

: inflammation of the urinary bladder

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According to Bartges, feline idiopathic cystitis is an example of a vexing animal health issue that can give us a peek into our own psychology. — Daphne Miller, Washington Post, "A new meaning for ‘sick as a dog’? Your pet’s health may tell you something about your own," 1 July 2019 Interstitial cystitis, or IC, is a mysterious, painful bladder condition with no known cause or cure. — Simone Gorrindo, The Cut, "Living With a Disease That Feels Like a Never-ending UTI," 3 July 2018

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First Known Use of cystitis

circa 1783, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cystitis

New Latin

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cystitis

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cystitis

medical : infection of the bladder

cystitis

noun
cys·​ti·​tis | \ sis-ˈtīt-əs How to pronounce cystitis (audio) \
plural cystitides\ -​ˈtit-​ə-​ˌdÄ“z How to pronounce cystitides (audio) \

Medical Definition of cystitis

: inflammation of the urinary bladder

Other Words from cystitis

cystitic \ (ˈ)sis-​ˈtit-​ik How to pronounce cystitic (audio) \ adjective

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