encysted

/ɛnˈsɪstɪd/

verb

To enclose within a cyst.

Examples :

"The parasite encysted in the muscle tissue, making it difficult to detect. "

verb

To be enclosed within a cyst.

Examples :

"The parasite was encysted in the muscle tissue. "

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adjective

Contained in a cyst.

Examples :

"The encysted parasite in the contaminated water caused stomach problems for many people. "

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adjective

Embedded, enclosed.

Examples :

"The splinter, now encysted within his skin, felt like a small, hard lump. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The parasite encysted in the muscle tissue, making it difficult to detect. "

Examples :

"The parasite was encysted in the muscle tissue. "

Examples :

"The encysted parasite in the contaminated water caused stomach problems for many people. "

Examples :

"The splinter, now encysted within his skin, felt like a small, hard lump. "

Related Words

stomach noun

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

embedded verb

To lay as in a bed; to lay in surrounding matter; to bed.

parasite noun

A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.

enclosed verb

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

contained verb

To hold inside.

splinter noun

A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.

problems noun

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

contaminated verb

To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

within adjective

In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

muscle noun

A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

enclose verb

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

difficult verb

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.