fibrocystic
|fi-bro-cys-tic|
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/ˌfaɪbroʊˈsɪstɪk/
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/ˌfaɪbrəʊˈsɪstɪk/
fibrous and cystic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fibrocystic' originates from the combination of 'fibro-' meaning 'fibrous' and 'cystic' meaning 'relating to cysts'.
Historical Evolution
'Fibrocystic' was formed by combining the words 'fibro' and 'cystic' in modern medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to fibrous tissue and cysts', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/21 03:31