Definition of Sporocyst

1. n. An asexual zooid, usually forming one of a series of larval forms in the agamic reproduction of various trematodes and other parasitic worms. The sporocyst generally develops from an egg, but in its turn produces other larvæ by internal budding, or by the subdivision of a part or all of its contents into a number of minute germs. See Redia.

Definition of Sporocyst

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Medical Definition of Sporocyst

1. 1. An asexual zooid, usually forming one of a series of larval forms in the agamic reproduction of various trematodes and other parasitic worms. The sporocyst generally develops from an egg, but in its turn produces other larvae by internal budding, or by the subdivision of a part or all of its contents into a number of minute germs. See Redia. 2. Any protozoan when it becomes encysted produces germs by sporulation. Origin: Gr. Seed + bladder. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sporocyst

sporidium
sporiferous
sporification
sporing
Spork
sporo-
sporoagglutination
sporoblast
Sporobolus
Sporobolus cryptandrus
Sporobolus poiretii
sporocarp
sporocarp
sporocarps
sporocyst (current term)
sporocyst (current term)
Sporocystinea
sporocysts
sporodochium
sporogeneses
sporogenesis
sporogenesis
sporogenic
sporogenous
sporogenous
sporogeny
sporogonia
sporogonic
sporogonies
sporogonium

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