ex·sheath
| \ (ˈ)ek(s)¦shēt͟h, -th \
Definition of exsheath
: to escape from the residual membrane remaining from a previous stage of development
—used of certain larval nematodes (such as filaria)
: to cause (nematode larvae) to exsheath
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