好词典

cystic

UK //ˈsɪstɪk//US //ˈsɪstɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'kystis'(意为膀胱或囊袋)+ 后缀 '-ic',17世纪进入英语医学词汇。

adjective

❶ 与囊肿有关的,形容像囊肿一样的结构或特征,常用于医学领域描述组织或器官的异常状态。

“The doctor found a cystic mass during the ultrasound.”

(医生在超声波检查中发现了一个囊性肿块。)

“Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system.”

(囊性纤维化是一种影响肺部和消化系统的遗传性疾病。)

同义词:vesicular, saclike, blister-like

常见短语

cystic fibrosis — 一种严重的遗传性疾病,主要影响呼吸系统和消化系统,导致黏液异常黏稠。

“New treatments have improved the life expectancy of people with cystic fibrosis.”

(新的治疗方法提高了囊性纤维化患者的预期寿命。)

cystic acne — 一种严重的痤疮类型,形成深层皮肤炎症和囊肿,可能留下疤痕。

“She consulted a dermatologist for her persistent cystic acne.”

(她因顽固的囊性痤疮咨询了皮肤科医生。)