Entocyst

/ˈɛntoʊsɪst/ noun

Definition

An inner cyst or membrane within another cyst, or a encysted structure within a larger organism.

Etymology

From 'ento-' (within) + Greek 'kystis' (bladder, cyst). The prefix indicates something contained within another similar structure.

Kelly Says

Nature loves nesting structures—like Russian dolls—and parasites sometimes form cysts within cysts for extra protection!

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