HealthAugust 21, 2026
cystic
SIS-tik
Definition
Relating to or affected by a cyst or cysts, often used in a medical context to describe conditions involving the formation of abnormal, fluid-filled sacs within an organ.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'kystis', meaning bladder or pouch, which entered New Latin as 'cysticus' before appearing in English medical terminology.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe cystic fibrosis, a respiratory condition that can be aggravated by poor air quality.
Children’s health: Why poor air quality matters for kids
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