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Words with Root “cyst-” in English (US)

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cyst- Greek origin, meaning 'bladder'

cholecystectomies
6 syllables17 letters
cho·le·cys·tec·to·mies
/ˌkoʊ.lə.sɪsˈtek.tə.miːz/
noun

The word 'cholecystectomies' is divided into six syllables: cho-le-cys-tec-to-mies. It's a noun of Greek origin meaning the surgical removal of the gallbladder, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('to'). Syllable division follows rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel sound.

cholecystectomized
7 syllables18 letters
cho·le·cys·tec·to·mi·zed
/ˌkoʊləsɪstɛkˈtɒmaɪzd/
verb (past participle/adjective)

Cholecystectomized is a seven-syllable word with primary stress on 'to-mi-zed'. It's formed from Greek and English morphemes, meaning 'having had the gallbladder removed'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with the 'cys' cluster being a minor exception due to its morphological origin.

cholecystolithiasis
8 syllables19 letters
cho·le·cyst·o·lith·i·a·sis
/ˌkoʊlɪsɪstoʊlɪˈθeɪsɪs/
noun

Cholecystolithiasis is a complex noun of Greek origin meaning the formation of gallstones. It is divided into eight syllables: cho-le-cyst-o-lith-i-a-sis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.

cholecystorrhaphy
6 syllables17 letters
cho·le·cyst·o·rrho·phy
/ˌkoʊləsɪstəˈræfi/
noun

Cholecystorrhaphy is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek roots relating to the gallbladder and surgical repair. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the 'rrh' sequence treated as a single /r/ sound.

dacryocystoptosis
6 syllables17 letters
dac·ryo·cyst·op·to·sis
/ˌdækriˌsɪstoʊˈptəsɪs/
noun

Dacryocystoptosis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, meaning the prolapse of the lacrimal sac. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules.

dacryocystorhinostomy
8 syllables21 letters
dac·ryo·cyst·o·rhi·nos·to·my
/ˈdækriˌsɪstoʊraɪˈnɑːsti/
noun

Dacryocystorhinostomy is a complex medical term syllabified as dac-ryo-cyst-o-rhi-nos-to-my, with primary stress on the fourth and eighth syllables. It's composed of Greek morphemes indicating a surgical procedure to open the tear sac into the nose.

duodenocystostomy
8 syllables17 letters
du·o·de·no·cys·to·sto·my
/ˌduːoʊdənoʊˌsɪstoʊˈstɒmi/
noun

Duodenocystostomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables (du-o-de-no-cys-to-sto-my) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cys'). It denotes a surgical procedure creating openings into the duodenum and a cyst. Syllable division follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.

oophorocystectomy
8 syllables17 letters
o·o·pho·ro·cys·tec·to·my
/ˈoʊfərəˌsɪstəˈkɛktəmi/
noun

The word 'oophorocystectomy' is a noun denoting surgical removal of an ovarian cyst. It is divided into eight syllables: o-o-pho-ro-cys-tec-to-my, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It is composed of the prefix 'oophoro-', the root 'cyst-', and the suffix '-ectomy', all of Greek origin. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.

papilloadenocystoma
9 syllables19 letters
pa·pil·lo·a·de·no·cy·sto·ma
/ˌpæpɪloʊˌædənoʊˌsaɪstoʊˈmə/
noun

Papilloadenocystoma is a complex medical term with nine syllables (pa-pil-lo-a-de-no-cy-sto-ma). It's formed from Greek and Latin roots indicating a papillary, glandular, and cystic tumor. Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('cy'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-only syllable formation.