Cystitis

usgb/sɪˈstaɪtɪs/
noun

A condition where your bladder is inflamed, usually because of an infection.

The doctor said her frequent urination was due to cystitis.
Visual representation of "cystitis" - A condition where your bladder is inflamed, usually because of an infection.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from cystitis
  • acute cystitis

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Medical Term

Cystitis is a medical term used mainly by healthcare professionals or in written medical advice.

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When reading her medical report, she learned she had cystitis.
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Not Contagious

Cystitis is not a contagious disease; it's an inflammation often caused by an infection.

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Even though John had cystitis, his family didn't worry about catching it.
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Gender-Specific

Cystitis is more common in women, so it might be discussed more often in female health contexts.

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The women's health seminar included a section on preventing cystitis.
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