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noun
A reproductive cell in certain fungi.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
Topics: biology, mycology, natural-sciences
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noun
A thick-walled spore in the lifecycle of some parasitic protozoans that develops into sporozoite.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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History
From oo- + cyst.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
