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Encystation

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encystmentnounThe formation of a cyst.
excystationnoun(biology) The stage in the life cycle of a parasite in which it escapes from a cyst (after being swallowed by its host)
precystnounA structure, in many protozoans, that develops into a cyst
metacystnounThe cystic stage of a parasite (within a host)
metacercarianounThe encysted stage of a trematode parasite (flukes) in the tissues of an intermediate host.
enterocystnoun(pathology) An enteric cyst
endocystnoun(zoology) An inner layer of the cyst walls of Bryozoa.
tomocystnoun(microbiology) An encysted form of a tomont.
cytocystnoun(biology) A hollow vesicle, the remains of a host cell occupied by a protozoan parasite.
cystideannoun(zoology) A stage in the development of many crinoids after the free-swimming larva attaches to a surface, but before it develops the structures necessary to feed.
cystosporenounA zoospore within a cyst of a chytrid
cysticercusnounThe larval stage of any of several tapeworms, having a fluid-filled cyst enclosing a scolex.
zoocystnounA kind of encysted rhizopod resembling a sporocyst, except in the thickness and number of the protective layers.
acephalocystnoun(zoology) A larval entozoön in the form of a subglobular or oval vesicle, or hydatid, filled with fluid, sometimes found in the tissues of man and the lower animals; -- so called from the absence of a head or visible organs on the vesicle. These cysts are the immature stages of certain tapeworms. Also applied to similar cysts of different origin.
pericystnounA protective layer of fibrous tissue surrounding hydatid parasites in the host
epitheliocystisnounepithelial cystis, typically in fish
zoöcystnounArchaic spelling of zoocyst. [A kind of encysted rhizopod resembling a sporocyst, except in the thickness and number of the protective layers.]
ectocystnoun(archaic, zoology) The exoskeleton of some members of Bryozoa.
cysticercoidnounThe larval stage of certain tapeworms, similar in appearance to a cysticercus, but having the scolex filling completely the enclosing cyst.
cryptocystnounA form of gymnocyst in bryozoans

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