Metacystic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Metacystic is an adjective meaning Relating to a metacyst.
Meaning
Relating to a metacyst.
Example Sentences
After ingestion by the host, tetra-nucleated metacystic amoebae emerge in the small intestine (excystation) and undergo several divisions to yield eight trophic amoebae [27 –29 ].
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pericystic, microcystic, macrocystic, cystadenocarcinomatous, cystic, cystopathic.
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