Cystectasy

/sɪˈstɛktəsi/ noun

Definition

Another term for cystectasia; abnormal expansion or dilation of the bladder.

Etymology

From Greek 'kystis' (bladder) and 'ektasis' (dilation), an alternative spelling of cystectasia using a variant suffix form.

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The fact that medical professionals use both 'cystectasia' and 'cystectasy' interchangeably shows how medical terminology isn't always standardized—it evolved differently in different countries and time periods, creating linguistic quirks that persist today.

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