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excystation

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excystation /ex·cys·ta·tion/ (ek″sis-ta´shun) escape from a cyst or envelope, as in that stage in the life cycle of parasites occurring after the cystic form has been swallowed by the host.
ex·cys·ta·tion (ks-stshn)
n.
Escape from a cyst. Used of encysted parasites.

excystation [ek″sis-ta´shun]
escape from a cyst or envelope, as in that stage in the life cycle of parasites occurring after the cystic form has been swallowed by the host.

excystation
escape from a cyst or envelope, as in that stage in the life cycle of parasites occurring after the cystic form has been swallowed by the host.


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