Word: oocyst
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
o
cyst
Definition: A thick-walled spore in the lifecycle of some parasitic protozoans, that develops into sporozoite.
Morphemes:
Affix: oo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to eggs or ova; oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Affix: cyst
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ.