cystitis

noun

cys·​ti·​tis si-ˈstī-təs How to pronounce cystitis (audio)
: inflammation of the urinary bladder

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Some studies have described BPC-157 being used to treat knee pain, a chronic bladder condition known as interstitial cystitis and ulcerative colitis, a common type of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause inflammation and ulcers in the colon. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 After narrowing the list down to 29 diseases showing the strongest link to dementia, two were infections – cystitis (a bacterial/urinary tract infection) and general bacterial infection. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2026 One suggestion to curb OTC sales is that pharmacists be allowed to prescribe antibiotics for infections that can be diagnosed based on symptoms alone—like uncomplicated cystitis, impetigo, and conjunctivitis. — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026 She was tested for Celiac disease and Crohn's disease before landing on the interstitial cystitis diagnosis, and even developed an eating disorder and experienced hair loss during that time. — Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cystitis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cystitis was circa 1783

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“Cystitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystitis. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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cystitis

noun
cys·​ti·​tis sis-ˈtīt-əs How to pronounce cystitis (audio)
plural cystitides -ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce cystitis (audio)
: inflammation of the urinary bladder
cystitic
(ˈ)sis-ˈtit-ik How to pronounce cystitis (audio)
adjective

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