scolex
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noun \ˈskō-ˌleks\ plural sco·li·ces \-lə-ˌsēz\ also sco·le·ces \ˈskō-lə-ˌsēz, ˈskä-\
Definition of SCOLEX
: the head of a tapeworm either in the larva or adult stage
See Origin of SCOLEX
New Latin scolic-, scolex, from Greek skōlēk-, skōlēx worm; akin to Greek skolios crooked, skelos leg — more at isosceles
First Known Use: 1855
Rhymes with SCOLEX
sco·lex
noun \ˈskō-ˌleks\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; sco·li·ces \ˈskō-lə-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)also ; sco·le·ces \ˈskäl-ə-ˌsēz, ˈskōl-\ (audio pronunciation)or ; scolexes
Medical Definition of SCOLEX
: the head of a tapeworm either in the larva or adult stage from which the proglottids are produced by budding
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