1
: a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a cavity or structure of the body
2
: a body resembling a cyst: such as
a
: a resting spore of many algae
b
: the air bladder of certain algae or aquatic plants (such as rockweed)
c
: a capsule formed about a minute organism going into a resting or spore stage
also
: this capsule with its contents
d
: a resistant cover about a parasite produced by the parasite or the host
: bladder : sac
blastocyst
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