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Encysting: meaning, definitions and examples

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encysting

 

[ ษชnหˆsษชstษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Encysting refers to the process by which certain organisms form a protective shell or cyst around themselves. This adaptation allows them to survive in hostile environments, such as extreme temperatures or lack of nutrients. It is commonly observed in protozoa, bacteria, and some multicellular organisms during unfavorable conditions. The cyst can protect the organism from desiccation, predation, and other environmental stresses until conditions improve.

Synonyms

coating, cyst formation, encapsulation

Examples of usage

  • The parasite undergoes encysting to survive the harsh conditions.
  • Bacteria often engage in encysting during nutrient depletion.
  • The protist enters encysting to escape predation.

Translations

Translations of the word "encysting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encistamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einkapselung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengkapsul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธัั‚ะฐะปั–ะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ enkapsulacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅšข่ƒžๅฝขๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encapsulation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encistamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapsรผlleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋‚ญํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒูˆูŠู† ูƒูŠุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ enkapsulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ enkapsulรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…ๅ›ŠๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ enkapsulacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hylking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธัั‚ะฐ ั‚าฏะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒก แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sistin yaranmasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encistamiento

Word origin

The term 'encysting' is derived from the Greek word 'kystis', which translates to 'bladder' or 'sac'. This etymology reflects the process of forming a cyst, which serves as a protective sac for the organism. The use of 'encyst' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century, where it began to be used in the context of biology and medicine to describe the protective mechanism of various microorganisms. Over time, the term has become established in scientific literature, particularly in studies focusing on microbiology, protozoology, and ecology, where studying the survival strategies of organisms is essential. Encysting is a vital aspect of understanding how certain species adapt to changing environments, ensuring their survival through periods of stress.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,837, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.