encystment
/ɛnˈsɪstmənt/
noun
- The process or state of forming a cyst or becoming enclosed in a protective covering.
- Encystment allows certain microorganisms to survive extreme temperatures.
- The parasite undergoes encystment when it enters the host's digestive system.
- Scientists studied the encystment of the bacteria to understand how it resists antibiotics.
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