Cystitis
/sɪˈstaɪtɪs/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Cystitis is a medical term used mainly by healthcare professionals or in written medical advice. 
When reading her medical report, she learned she had cystitis.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Contagious
Cystitis is not a contagious disease; it's an inflammation often caused by an infection. 
Even though John had cystitis, his family didn't worry about catching it.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender-Specific
Cystitis is more common in women, so it might be discussed more often in female health contexts. 
The women's health seminar included a section on preventing cystitis.