cystic

adjective cys·tic \ˈsis-tik\

Definition of CYSTIC

: of or relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder

: relating to, composed of, or containing cysts

: enclosed in a cyst

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Medical Dictionary

adjective cys·tic \ˈsis-tik\

: relating to, composed of, or containing cysts <cystic tissue> <a cystic tumor>

: of or relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder

: enclosed in a cyst <a cystic worm larva>

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