encyst in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

ENCYST: to form a protective cyst or capsule around oneself, often as a means of survival or to avoid elimination.

The parasite can encyst itself within the host's tissues, making elimination difficult.
During harsh environmental conditions, some organisms encyst to survive until the situation improves.
Doctors found that certain bacteria can encyst in the human body, leading to chronic infections.
When exposed to extreme temperatures, the amoeba will encyst to protect its cellular structure.
The process by which the larvae encyst allows them to endure periods of dormancy in unfavorable conditions.