exsheath
verb
ex·sheath
\(ˈ)ek(s)¦shēth, -th\
Definition of exsheath
intransitive verb
: to escape from the residual membrane remaining from a previous stage of development —used of certain larval nematodes (such as filaria)
transitive verb
: to cause (nematode larvae) to exsheath
exsheathment
\-mənt\ noun, plural-s
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Origin and Etymology of exsheath
1ex- + sheath (noun)
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