Cyst- - (Cysto-; Greek Kystis Bladder, Sac, Bladder)

Cyst- (cysto-) is a component of compound words and means “pertaining to the bladder.” This word comes from the Greek word “kystis”, which means “bubble” or “sack”.

Cyst is used in various medical terms such as “cystoscopy”, “cystography”, “cystitis” and “cystoma” (fluid-filled bladder). It can also be used in drug names, for example “cystamine” or “cystatin”.

Additionally, cyst- can also be used to mean “cystic” or “cystic,” which means the presence of many small cysts on the surface of an organ or tissue. For example, “ciscirosis” (cystic liver disease) or “cysticercosis” (helminthic disease caused by pork tapeworm larvae).

Thus, cyst- (cysto-) is a component of a compound word that indicates a relationship to the bladder, cysts or cysticity.

Cysts are a kind of formation in the body of a living creature. Its main function is to store harmful substances in the body or excess other substances. Over time, the cyst may need to be cleaned, then the harmful substance will be transformed and removed from it. There are many types of cysts and they are eliminated through the body - urination or