cystic

CEFRC1

/ˈsɪstɪk/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to or containing a cyst.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of or pertaining to a cyst.

Examples

  • Cystic acne is a condition of the integumentary system.

  • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to the gall bladder or the urinary bladder.

More examples

In context

  • Tom has cystic fibrosis.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French cystique, from Ancient Greek κύστις (kústis).