What is another word for Encyst?

Pronunciation: [ɛnsˈɪst] (IPA)

Encyst means to enclose or encapsulate in a cyst. Some synonyms of encyst include envelop, embed, bury, ensconce, encase or entomb. These words denote a process of surrounding something completely, often with an expectation of protection or preservation. They imply that something is being hidden, tucked away or secured. Encyst can also be replaced with the synonyms of isolate or sequester that underline the separation of an entity from the external environment. In medical terms, encyst could be substituted with wall-off as it also implies the formation of a barrier. Using various synonyms of encyst can help one to express more accurately the intended meaning and highlight different perspectives of the same process.

What are the hypernyms for Encyst?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Encyst

This parasite may Encyst in the wall of the gizzard.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals"
R. A. Craig, D. V. M.
This condition is, perhaps, foreshadowed in the Encyst- 94 ment of the amoeba in resistance to drought.
"The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays"
J. (John) Joly
The numbers who would come would be greater than we could Encyst, and the races who would come are those which we could never absorb.
"The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy"
Theodore Lothrop Stoddard

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