unencysted

/ˌʌnɛnˈsɪstɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not encysted; not having formed a cyst or capsule.

“The unencysted parasites were still free to infect the host cells.”

2. adjective

not contained within a cyst or capsule.

“The unencysted bacteria had spread rapidly throughout the body.”

Synonyms

  • free
  • unconfined
  • uncysted

Antonyms

  • confined
  • encysted