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encyst Definition

en·cyst (en sist)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

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

encyst Related Forms
en·cyst·ment noun or en′·cys·ta·tion-sis tās̸hən
encyst Usage Examples

Object

  • larva: It is very difficult to remove encysted larvae with antihelminthics - the aim is to reduce the number of larvae with repeated treatments.
  • stage: Young puppies and occasional kittens are often born with these parasites since they can migrate from encysted stages in the mother.

Preposition: on

  • vegetation: Metacercaria encyst on vegetation, infection of the definitive host is by ingestion of contaminated vegetation.

Preposition: in

  • host: These parasites generally have larval forms encysted in an intermediate host, aiding geographical distribution, as the intermediate host moves around.

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