Cystic
/ˈsɪs.tɪk/noun
Relating to or containing a cyst, especially in medicine.
Did you know?The root behind cystic comes from Greek kystis, meaning a bladder or sac, the same ancient word family that gave English scientific terms for enclosed bodily spaces.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
kystis
“a bladder, sac, or pouch”
Late Latin
Latin
cystis
“a bladder or sac”
Middle English
English
cyste
“a cyst or sac-like swelling”
19th Century
English
cystic
“pertaining to a cyst”