Definitions

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  • noun A protective layer of fibrous tissue surrounding hydatid parasites in the host

Etymologies

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From peri- +‎ cyst

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Examples

  • Subgroups with high risk was patients with jaundice and thick pericyst risk at 73. 2% and patients with thick pericyst, with no jaundice 36.5 years and younger with no past history of LHC risk at 40. 5%.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2010

  • Predictive factors were based on pericyst aspect, jaundice, age, past history of liver hydatidosis and morphological Gharbi cyst aspect.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2010

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