Cystic

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪstɪk/

Definitions of cystic

adjective relating to or resembling a cyst, a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a body cavity or structure

Example Sentences

A1 She has a cystic acne problem on her face.

A2 The doctor diagnosed him with cystic fibrosis.

B1 The ultrasound revealed a cystic mass in her abdomen.

B2 The MRI showed evidence of cystic changes in the patient's brain.

C1 The surgeon successfully removed the cystic tumor from the patient's kidney.

C2 The geneticist explained the implications of the cystic fibrosis mutation to the family.

Examples of cystic in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a cystic mass in their abdomen.

informal My friend has been dealing with cystic acne for years.

slang I can't believe how big that cystic pimple is!

figurative The cystic nature of their relationship made it difficult to mend.

Grammatical Forms of cystic

• past tense: cysted
• plural: cystics
• comparative: more cystic
• superlative: most cystic
• present tense: cysting
• future tense: will cyst
• perfect tense: have cysted
• continuous tense: is cysting
• singular: cystic
• positive degree: cystic
• infinitive: to cyst
• gerund: cysting
• participle: cysted

Origin and Evolution of cystic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'cystic' originates from the Greek word 'kystis' meaning bladder or pouch.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe bladder-like structures, the term 'cystic' has evolved to refer to anything related to or resembling a cyst, particularly in the medical field.