Clinical Diagnosis · Urinary System · Easy
Cystitis
Meaning: Inflammation of the bladder, usually from a bacterial infection, causing painful and frequent urination.
In practice: She had cystitis with burning on passing urine and needing to go every hour.
Word parts
- -itis means inflammation
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Answer: Dacryocystitis
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Answer: Aspirin
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