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oocyst /oo·cyst/ (-sist) the encysted or encapsulated ookinete in the wall of a mosquito's stomach; also, the analogous stage in the development of any sporozoan.
Oocyst The egg form of the toxoplasmosis organism. Mentioned in: Toxoplasmosis oocyst the resistant stage of the life cycle of coccidial parasites. It contains a zygote and under appropriate conditions sporulates to become a mature infective oocyst. It may also remain infective for long periods in dry conditions. oocyst patches see oocyst plaques. oocyst plaques raised patches up to 0.5 inch diameter in small intestinal epithelium in goats and sheep caused by heavy infestation by coccidial oocysts. |
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