Enclosed or formed within a cyst; having developed a protective cyst around itself, as some organisms do.
From 'cyst' plus '-ed' suffix, meaning 'having formed a cyst' or 'enclosed in a cyst.'
When parasites become 'cysted,' they enter a dormant survival state that can last for years—some tapeworms or protozoa can survive in cysted form in meat, which is why proper cooking is so critical to food safety.
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