Encystmentnoun
The formation of a cyst.
Encystmentnoun
The process of becoming enclosed by a cyst.
Encystmentnoun
A process which, among some of the lower forms of life, precedes reproduction by budding, fission, spore formation, etc.
Encystmentnoun
A process by which many internal parasites, esp. in their larval states, become inclosed within a cyst in the muscles, liver, etc. See Trichina.
Excystmentnoun
The process, or the result of excysting