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Tomocyst

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tomitenoun(microbiology, ichthyology) The division of a tomont within a cyst.
tomontnoun(microbiology) The life-stage of a protozoan where it encysts and reproduces.
protomontnoun(microbiology, ichthyology) An immature or beginning stage of a tomont.
protomitenoun(microbiology, ichthyology) An immature or beginning form of a tomite.
therontnoun(microbiology, ichthyology) The stage where a tomite elongates (swims away) after being released from the cyst.
cytocystnoun(biology) A hollow vesicle, the remains of a host cell occupied by a protozoan parasite.
gametocystnoun(biology) A structure, in certain protozoans, in which gametocytes or gametes are formed
trophontnoun(microbiology) The adult, motile life stage of certain ciliate protozoans.
cystosomenoun(microbiology) The conical end of some single-celled organisms that functions as a mouth.
cytostomenoun(microbiology) A cellular organelle found only in certain protozoa; it is specialized for phagocytosis, and usually has the form of a microtubule-supported funnel or groove.
metacystnounThe cystic stage of a parasite (within a host)
enterocystnoun(pathology) An enteric cyst
bastocystnounMisspelling of blastocyst. [(biology) The mammalian blastula.]
encystationnounencystment
macrocystnoun(biology) An aggregate of cells of Dictyosteliida formed during sexual reproduction enclosed in a cellulose wall
encystmentnounThe formation of a cyst.
precystnounA structure, in many protozoans, that develops into a cyst
tentaculocystnoun(zoology) One of the sensory organss of certain jellyfish.
metacercarianounThe encysted stage of a trematode parasite (flukes) in the tissues of an intermediate host.
cytomerenoun(biology) A structure formed when the contents of a single large schizont are separated into multiple daughter cells in the course of schizogony.

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