SINCE 1828
cysticercus
noun
cys·ti·cer·cus
| \ ˌsi-stə-ˈsər-kəs
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plural cysticerci\ ˌsi-stə-ˈsər-ˌsī
, -ˌkī \
, -ˌkī \
Definition of cysticercus
: a tapeworm larva that consists of a fluid-filled sac containing an invaginated scolex and is situated in the tissues of an intermediate host
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cysticercus
noun
cys·ti·cer·cus
| \ -ˈsər-kəs
\
\
plural cysticerci\ -ˈsər-ˌsī, -ˌkī
\
\
Medical 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
Other Words from cysticercus
cysticercal
\ -ˈsər-kəl
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adjective
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adjective
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