noun
- A large cyst or cell-like structure, especially one formed in certain microorganisms or parasites during their life cycle.
Usage: biology; microbiology; technical
Examples
- The macrocyst stage of the slime mold allows it to survive harsh environmental conditions.
- Researchers observed the formation of macrocysts in the parasitic organism under the microscope.
- The macrocyst serves as a resting stage in the organism's developmental cycle.