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Parasite Encystment MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Parasite Encystment
Tree Number(s)
G07.345.500.550.875
Unique ID
D000069289
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000069289
Scope Note
Process by which certain parasites such as GIARDIA and ENTAMOEBA convert from the TROPHOZOITE to SCHIZONT when exposed to stress.
Entry Term(s)
Parasite Encystation
Protozoan Encystation
Protozoan Encystment
Protozoan Parasite Encysment
Protozoan Parasite Encystation
See Also
Trophozoites
Public MeSH Note
2016
History Note
2016
Date Introduced
2016/01/01
Last Updated
2016/06/17
Parasite Encystment Preferred
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