Abnormal enlargement or dilation of the bladder, causing it to stretch beyond its normal size.
From Greek 'kystis' (bladder) and 'ektasis' (dilation/stretching), describing the pathological expansion of bladder tissue.
Cystectasia often develops in people with chronic urinary retention, and it creates a vicious cycle—the stretched bladder becomes less effective at emptying, leading to infections and further deterioration, demonstrating how anatomy and function are inseparably linked.
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