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en·cyst (n-sst)
v.
To enclose or become enclosed in a cyst.
en·cystment, encys·tation n.
encyst
[ensist′]
to form a cyst or capsule. See also cyst. encysted, adj.
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Q. what is hydrocele-encysted when refering to the scrotum uroligist checked off 603.0 hydrocele-encysted tring to find out meaning

A. Hydrocele is dilation and edema of the scrotum. It may result from obstruction of the lymph vessels, small ducts that drain the fluids from the body organs. Such obstruction may be due to infections and other causes.

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They are released into the freshwater environment and attach, penetrate, and encyst as metacercariae in susceptible second intermediate hosts.
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