verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To enclose within a cyst. transitive
2. 2
   To be enclosed within a cyst. intransitive

   "‘Six months for the projectile to encyst before the knee can be opened safely.’"

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"‘Six months for the projectile to encyst before the knee can be opened safely.’"

Etymology

From en- + cyst.

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