Definitions

1. noun

A resting or dormant cyst of a sporozoan, especially a stage in the life cycle of certain protozoa, such as Apicomplexa.

“The researcher studied the life cycle of the parasite, including its various stages like sporozoite and entocyst.”

2. verb

To encase or form into an entocyst.

“The parasite’s cells entocysted in the host’s tissue, allowing it to survive and reproduce.”