encyst
[ en-sist ]
Origin of encyst
1Other words from encyst
- en·cyst·ment, en·cys·ta·tion, noun
- un·en·cyst·ed, adjective
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How to use encyst in a sentence
According to Van Beneden the hooks make their appearance immediately after encystation.
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British Dictionary definitions for encyst
encyst
/ (ɛnˈsɪst) /
verb
biology to enclose or become enclosed by a cyst, thick membrane, or shell
Derived forms of encyst
- encysted, adjective
- encystment or encystation, noun
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