oocyst

o·o·cyst

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-uh-sist]
- /ˈoʊ əˌsɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-uh-sist]
- /ˈoʊ əˌsɪst/

Definitions of oocyst word

noun oocyst the encysted zygotic stage in the life cycle of some sporozoans. 1
noun oocyst A cyst containing a zygote formed by a parasitic protozoan such as the malaria parasite. 1
noun oocyst an encysted zygote of sporozoan protozoans that undergoes sporogony to produce infective sporozoites 0

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Origin of oocyst

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; oo- + -cyst

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Parts of speech for Oocyst

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oocyst popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

oocyst usage trend in Literature

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