encysted
Walled off inside
Encysted describes something enclosed in a cyst or cyst-like structure.
In biology, certain parasites or organisms become encysted as a protective measure, forming a tough outer wall to survive harsh conditions: The encysted larvae remained dormant for months.
The term applies to anything that has formed or become enclosed within a sac or capsule.
Surrounding on all sides
- parasiteOne exploiting a host
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- lesionArea of pathological change
nodule · granuloma · infection · pathology · biopsy · ultrasound · fibrosis · inflammation
encapsulation
Surrounding on all sides
lesion · nodule · granuloma · infection · pathology · biopsy · ultrasound · fibrosis · inflammation · sac
encapsulated
Contained within a covering
- walled-offEnclosed by barriers
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- containedKept within limits
enclosed · membrane · barrier · shell · capsule · cocoon · insulated · shielded · impermeable · bounded
inactive
Not currently functioning
hibernating · suspended · torpid · waiting · viable · resistant · survival · spore · embryo · arrested
encystedfree-living
Self-sustaining in nature
vegetative · exposed · free · naked · liberated
encystedmotile
Able to move independently
free-swimming · active · vegetative · swimming · feeding