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Oocyst

ˈəʊəsɪst
noun

A cyst containing a zygote formed by a parasitic protozoan such as the malaria parasite.

Usage examples:

The goal of this study was to compare the effects of malaria oocysts and sporozoites on the two mec…
noun

A cyst containing a zygote formed by a parasitic protozoan such as the malaria parasite.

Usage examples:

The goal of this study was to compare the effects of malaria oocysts and sporozoites on the two mec…
noun

A cell in an ovary which may undergo meiotic division to form an ovum.

Usage examples:

In mammals, signals from the gonads determine whether the germ cells develop into oocytes or sperm.
noun

A cell in an ovary which may undergo meiotic division to form an ovum.

Usage examples:

In mammals, signals from the gonads determine whether the germ cells develop into oocytes or sperm.

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