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cyst/o — Bladder or sac

cyst/o means bladder or sac. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: cystitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Bladder or sac

Examples and word parts

cystitis

Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

Word parts: cyst (bladder) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: cyst-, cysti-, cysto-

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