What does metacystic mean?
Metacystic means Relating to a metacyst.
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Relating to a metacyst.
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 ].
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Metacystic means Relating to a metacyst.
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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 ].
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