cestode

noun

ces·​tode ˈse-ˌstōd How to pronounce cestode (audio)
: tapeworm
cestode adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Cestoda, taxonomic group comprising tapeworms, ultimately from Greek kestos girdle

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cestode was circa 1890

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“Cestode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cestode. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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cestode

noun
ces·​tode ˈses-ˌtōd How to pronounce cestode (audio)
: tapeworm
cestode adjective

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