cysticercus

cys·ti·cer·cus

noun \-ˈsər-kəs\

plural cys·ti·cer·ci \-ˈsər-ˌsī, -ˌkī\

Definition of CYSTICERCUS

: a tapeworm larva that consists of a fluid-filled sac containing an invaginated scolex, is situated in the tissues of an intermediate host, and is capable of developing into an adult tapeworm when eaten by a suitable definitive host—called also bladder worm, measle

—cys·ti·cer·cal \-ˈsər-kəl\ adjective