Definition of cyst

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Cyst (n.) A form assumed by Protozoa in which they become saclike and quiescent. It generally precedes the production of germs. See Encystment.

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Endocyst :: Endocyst (n.) The inner layer of the cells of Bryozoa.
Cystoidea :: Cystoidea (n.) Same as Cystidea.
Trichocyst :: Trichocyst (n.) A lasso cell.
Cystoidean :: Cystoidean (n.) Same as Cystidean.
Cholecystis :: Cholecystis (n.) The gall bladder.
Cystoid :: Cystoid (n.) Alt. of Cystoidea.
Encystation :: Encystation (n.) Encystment.
Polycystid :: Polycystid (a.) Pertaining to the Polycystidea, or the Polycystina..
Cist :: Cist (n.) See Cyst.
Measles :: Measles (n.) The larvae of any tapeworm (Taenia) in the cysticerus stage, when contained in meat. Called also bladder worms..
Somatocyst :: Somatocyst (n.) A cavity in the primary nectocalyx of certain Siphonophora. See Illust. under Nectocalyx.
Wem :: Wem (n.) An indolent, encysted tumor of the skin; especially, a sebaceous cyst..
Polycystid :: Polycystid (n.) One of the Polycystina.
Cyst :: Cyst (n.) A form assumed by Protozoa in which they become saclike and quiescent. It generally precedes the production of germs. See Encystment.
Polycystine :: Polycystine (n.) One of the Polycystina.
Water Tube :: Water tube () One of a system of tubular excretory organs having external openings, found in many invertebrates. They are believed to be analogous in function to the kidneys of vertebrates. See Illust. under Trematodea, and Sporocyst..
Nereocystis :: Nereocystis (n.) A genus of gigantic seaweeds.
Cystic :: Cystic (a.) Containing cysts; cystose; as, cystic sarcoma..
Redia :: Redia (n.) A kind of larva, or nurse, which is prroduced within the sporocyst of certain trematodes by asexual generation. It in turn produces, in the same way, either another generation of rediae, or else cercariae within its own body. Called also proscolex, and nurse. See Illustration in Appendix..
Zoocyst :: Zoocyst (n.) A cyst formed by certain Protozoa and unicellular plants which the contents divide into a large number of granules, each of which becomes a germ..
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