exsheath

verb

ex·​sheath

(ˈ)ek(s)¦shēt͟h,

-th

intransitive verb

: to escape from the residual membrane remaining from a previous stage of development

—used of certain larval nematodes (such as filaria)

transitive verb

: to cause (nematode larvae) to exsheath

exsheathment

-mənt

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

ex- entry 1 + sheath (noun)

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