Cysticercoid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cysticercoid is a noun meaning The larval stage of certain tapeworms, similar in appearance to a cysticercus, but having the scolex filling completely the enclosing cyst.
Meaning
The larval stage of certain tapeworms, similar in appearance to a cysticercus, but having the scolex filling completely the enclosing cyst.
Word Forms
- cysticercoids
Synonyms for cysticercoid
Depending on context, synonyms include metacestode.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include larva, cysticercus, cercocystis, metacestode, metacyst, cystacanth.
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