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Parasite Encystment MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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 Established
2016/01/01
Date of Entry
2015/07/06
Revision Date
2016/06/17
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