cystitis
2
6.7
- noun
- /sɪsˈtaɪtɪs/
- Specialized
:
cistitis
- Medical problems associated with incontinence include cystitis, urosepsis, pressure sores, perineal rashes, and falls.
Examples
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To make things worse, she was passing water a lot, which she assumed was cystitis.
Academic text (2012) -
After her diagnosis of cystitis, she experienced significant pain when urinating.
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A history of cystitis may or may not be evident.
Academic text (2007) -
New British cystitis treatment makes a revolution in the women's health medication industry.
Blog text (24) -
Under these conditions, the color of urine and burning during urination has persisted after the treatment of cystitis.
Blog text (15) -
Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder due to infection with some bacteria.
Blog text (24) -
Potassium citrate makes the urine alkaline and relieves the discomfort of cystitis in lower urinary tract infections.
Academic text (2011) -
The doctor explained that cystitis causes inflammation of the urinary bladder, which can lead to pain.
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Doctors often recommend drinking plenty of water to help alleviate the symptoms of cystitis.
Synonyms
5
3.7
An infection in the parts that make or carry urine, like the bladder
1
3.9
A problem with the bladder that causes pain or makes you need to pee often
A health problem that makes the bladder hold or let out urine badly
How Severe
- Specialized
14
7.0
- Specialized
1
9.9
- Specialized
8
3.7
- Specialized
2
6.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cystitis comes from Greek parts: cyst- meaning 'bladder' and -itis meaning 'inflammation' or 'disease', the same ending you see in arthritis. So, cystitis is simply an 'inflamed bladder', which explains the pain and frequent need to urinate.