Encyst

//ɛnˈsɪst// verb

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.’"

Etymology

From en- + cyst.

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