Oncosphere
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oncosphere is a noun meaning An embryonic form of a tapeworm, enclosed in a spherical membrane armed with six hooks.
Meaning
An embryonic form of a tapeworm, enclosed in a spherical membrane armed with six hooks.
Word Forms
- oncospheres
Synonyms for oncosphere
Depending on context, synonyms include hexacanth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include onchosphere, embryophore, cysticercus, metacestode, cysticercoid, entocodon.
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