encystation

noun

en·​cys·​ta·​tion ˌen-ˌsis-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce encystation (audio)
: the process of forming a cyst or becoming enclosed in a capsule

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“Encystation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/encystation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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