oocyst
/ˈoʊəˌsɪst/
noun
- A small, round structure that contains a developing parasite, especially one that causes diseases like malaria.
- Under the microscope, the oocyst looked like a tiny, clear bubble.
- Scientists studied the oocyst to understand how the parasite reproduces.
- The mosquito's gut contained an oocyst full of malaria parasites.