What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cystic
Example
The patient was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. [cystic: adjective]
Example
She suffered from severe cystic acne that left scars on her face. [cystic: adjective]
Example
The doctor found a cystic tumor in the patient's abdomen. [cystic: adjective]
encysted
Example
The patient had an encysted abscess that required surgical removal. [encysted: adjective]
Example
The parasite was encysted in the host's muscle tissue. [encysted: verb]
Example
The wound had become encysted, making it difficult to heal. [encysted: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cystic is a more common term than encysted and is used in a wider range of medical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cystic and encysted?
Both cystic and encysted are formal terms used in medical contexts and are not commonly used in everyday language.
