encyst


en·cyst

verb \in-ˈsist, en-\

Definition of ENCYST

transitive verb
: to enclose in a cyst
intransitive verb
: to form or become enclosed in a cyst
en·cyst·ment \-ˈsis(t)-mənt\ noun

First Known Use of ENCYST

1720

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