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Encysted: meaning, definitions and examples

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encysted

 

[ ɪnˈsɪstɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological condition

Encysted refers to an organism or a part of an organism that has formed a cyst, a protective and dormant state. This can occur in various life forms as a means of survival during adverse environmental conditions.

Synonyms

cystic, encapsulated, quiescent

Examples of usage

  • The encysted larvae can survive harsh winters.
  • The encysted parasite remains dormant until conditions improve.
  • In certain conditions, bacteria can become encysted to protect themselves.

Translations

Translations of the word "encysted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encistado

🇮🇳 सिस्ट में

🇩🇪 eingekapselt

🇮🇩 terkapsul

🇺🇦 закладений

🇵🇱 otoczony

🇯🇵 嚢胞内の

🇫🇷 encysté

🇪🇸 encistado

🇹🇷 kapsüllenmiş

🇰🇷 낭에 있는

🇸🇦 محاط

🇨🇿 encystovaný

🇸🇰 encystovaný

🇨🇳 包囊的

🇸🇮 enkapsuliran

🇮🇸 hylkt

🇰🇿 кеспен жабылған

🇬🇪 ბუშტუკში მოქცეული

🇦🇿 qapalı

🇲🇽 encistado

Etymology

The term 'encysted' is derived from the word 'cyst', which originates from the Greek word 'kystis' meaning 'bladder' or 'sac'. This term has been used in medical and biological contexts to describe organisms that form protective capsules. The practice of using cysts as a form of protection can be traced back through various evolutionary stages, demonstrating an organism's survival strategies. The concept reflects how creatures adapt to their environments, with encystment being an ancient survival mechanism, particularly in parasites and some bacteria. As science advanced, the understanding of encystment has become more nuanced, frequently appearing in discussions about parasitology, microbiology, and various medical conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,093 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.