encyst

(en sist)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

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

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See encyst in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

Related Forms:

  • en·cystˈment, enˌcys·taˈtion noun

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