cysticercoid

noun

cys·ti·cer·coid ˌsi-stə-ˈsər-ˌkȯid

: a tapeworm larva having an invaginated scolex and solid tailpiece

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First Known Use

circa 1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cysticercoid was circa 1858

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“Cysticercoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cysticercoid. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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cysticercoid

noun

cys·ti·cer·coid -ˈsər-ˌkȯid

: a tapeworm larva having an invaginated scolex and solid hind part

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