excystment

/ˌɛksɪzmt/ or /ˌɛksɪstmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the process or state of escaping from or emerging from a cyst or spore; the act of releasing zoospores or other reproductive cells from a cyst or spore

“The excystment of the parasite was observed under a microscope, marking the beginning of its lifecycle.”

Synonyms

  • emergence
  • excystation

Antonyms

  • encystment
  • immobilization