Cystic

Word CYSTIC
Character 6
Hyphenation cyst ic
Pronunciations /ˈsɪstɪk/

Definitions and meanings of "Cystic"

What do we mean by cystic?

Of, relating to, or having characteristics of a cyst. adjective

Having or containing cysts or a cyst. adjective

Enclosed in a cyst. adjective

Of, relating to, or involving the gallbladder or urinary bladder. adjective

Pertaining to or derived from cystin.

In anatomy, pertaining to a cyst, in any sense.

Resembling a cyst; cystoid; vesicular; bladdery.

Having a cyst or cysts; full of cysts; cystose: as, a cystic tumor.

In zoology, encysted; cysticercoid; hydatid: specifically applied to the encysted or hydatid state of any tapeworm (Tœnia): opposed to cestoid (which see).

Also, improperly, cistic.

Having the form of, or living in, a cyst. adjective

Containing cysts; cystose. adjective

Pertaining to, or contained in, a cyst; esp., pertaining to, or contained in, either the urinary bladder or the gall bladder. adjective

The duct from the gall bladder which unites with the hepatic to form the common bile duct. adjective

A larval tape worm, as the cysticercus and echinococcus. adjective

Of or pertaining to a cyst. adjective

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

Of or relating to a normal cyst (as the gallbladder or urinary bladder) adjective

Of or relating to or resembling a cyst adjective

Of or pertaining to a cyst.

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

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The word "cystic" in example sentences

We postulate that underlying microscopic inflammation may predispose to glandular tubular occlusion and the retention of mucous secretions resulting in cystic dilation and ultimately a JRP. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered a promising strategy for destroying the molecular scaffolding that can make Pseudomonas bacterial infections extremely difficult to treat in cystic fibrosis patients, wearers of contact lenses, and burn victims. ❋ Shellefly (2009)

In addition, a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist with specialized training in cystic fibrosis is available 24 hours a day. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"These are interesting and good times to be in cystic fibrosis research," said Dr. Craig Gerard, who treats patients at Boston Children's Hospital. ❋ BA Haller (2008)

Current areas of investigation include neurohumoral, cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating airway contractility, airway smooth muscle growth and cell surface receptor expression; regulation of postnatal development and growth of the lung; developmental effects of pulmonary inflammation and oxidative lung injury on airway and pulmonary vascular reactivity; biochemical and molecular regulation of membrane ion channels in cystic fibrosis; maturational changes in chest wall and airway function; pulmonary manifestations of sickle cell disease; the physiological basis of ventilator dependence in children with chronic respiratory insufficiency; and developmental aspects of respiratory mechanics and ventilatory control. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The mutation, called G551D, is in a gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. ❋ Jonathan D. Rockoff (2012)

Much of the decline seemed to be related to a 93 percent drop in the number of preterm infants with severe damage to the white matter of the newborn's brain, called cystic periventricular leukomalacia. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Her sons have an inherited condition called cystic fibrosis that cuts short their life expectancy. ❋ Unknown (2011)

This can cause an even worse pimple, known as a cystic nodule, which forms a hard, painful lump.

The defective gene responsible for CF and its protein product, called cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator, or CFTR, were discovered only in 1989; but, thanks to early-detection techniques and improved therapies, the survival of CF patients has improved significantly over the past 40 years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne usually come from heredity. ❋ Unknown (2009)

People with cystic fibrosis have mutations in the cystic fibrosis gene, which leads the body to produce a defective protein-called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein-which is normally found at the cell surface and is necessary for the proper movement of sodium and chloride (salt) in and out of cells. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That sounds very different from the kind of disease, such as cystic fibrosis or muscular dystrophy, that we normally describe as "genetic". ❋ Johnjoe McFadden (2010)

IVF is also at the centre of a technique, called pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), that screens fertilised embryos for genetic conditions such as cystic fibrosis or Huntington's disease. ❋ Alok Jha (2010)

Roughly eight million children remain uninsured, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, but just 1% to 2% — or 80,000 to 160,000 — have a health condition such as cystic fibrosis or cancer that would disqualify them from private insurance coverage, said Sara Rosenbaum, chairwoman of the health-policy department at George Washington University and a children's health-care expert. ❋ Avery Johnson (2010)

Abbs, 46, specialises in clinical molecular genetics, which involves research and laboratory testing for DNA mutations that underlie single gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease and muscular dystrophy, his special interest. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and cancer, kill 400,000 people in the U.S. each year. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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