encyst in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
ENCYST: to form a protective cyst or capsule around oneself, often as a means of survival or to avoid elimination.
Crossword clues for encyst
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "encyst".
- To form a protective layer around oneself.
- To create a capsule for survival.
- To wrap oneself in a protective shell.
- To encase in a defensive covering.
- To shield oneself with a protective cyst.
Encyst sentence examples
- The parasite can encyst itself within the host's tissues, making elimination difficult.
- During harsh environmental conditions, some organisms encyst to survive until the situation improves.
- Doctors found that certain bacteria can encyst in the human body, leading to chronic infections.
- When exposed to extreme temperatures, the amoeba will encyst to protect its cellular structure.
- The process by which the larvae encyst allows them to endure periods of dormancy in unfavorable conditions.