Definitions

1. verb

to form or cause to form a cyst or cysts, especially in response to an infection or injury

“The wound encysted and healed slowly over time.”

2. verb

to cause or become enclosed in a cyst or cysts

“The parasite encysted in the host’s tissue.”

3. noun

a cyst or cysts formed in response to an infection or injury

“The doctor examined the patient’s encyst for signs of infection.”