encyst

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(en sist′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to enclose or become enclosed in a cyst, capsule, or sac

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verb en·cyst·ed, en·cyst·ing, en·cysts
verb, transitive
To enclose in or as if in a cyst.
verb, intransitive
To take the form of or become enclosed in a cyst.

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  • en·cystˈment, enˌcys·taˈtion noun

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