Cysticercoid

Cysticercoid

A cysticercoid is the larval stage of certain tapeworms, similar in appearance to a cysticercus, but having the scolex filling completely the enclosing cyst. In tapeworm infestations, cysticercoids can be seen in free form as well as enclosed by cysts in biological tissues such as the intestinal mucosa. Also referred to as a metacestode.

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  • cysticercoid — [sis΄tə sʉr′koid΄] adj. of or like a cysticercus n. the larva of certain tapeworms, similar to a cysticercus but having a much smaller bladder * * * cys·ti·cer·coid (sĭs tĭ sûrʹkoid) n. The larval stage of certain tapeworms, resembling a… …   Universalium

  • cysticercoid — [sis΄tə sʉr′koid΄] adj. of or like a cysticercus n. the larva of certain tapeworms, similar to a cysticercus but having a much smaller bladder …   English World dictionary

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  • cysticercoid — adj. [Gr. kystis, bladder; kerkos, tail; eidos, form] (PLATYHELMINTHES: Cestoda) A tapeworm cyclophyllidean metacestode developing from an oncosphere that has penetrated the gut of an intermediate host; it usually has a tail and a wellformed… …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • cysticercoid — A larval tapeworm resembling a cysticercus but having a smaller bladder, containing little or no fluid, in which scolex of the future adult tapeworm is found; the larval form is typically found in insect intermediate hosts. [ …   Medical dictionary

  • cysticercoid — cys·ti·cer·coid …   English syllables

  • cysticercoid — /ˌsɪstəˈsɜkɔɪd/ (say .sistuh serkoyd) noun the larva of certain tapeworms, developing in insects, etc., in which a single head forms without a spacious bladder around it …  

  • cysticercoid — ə̇ˈsərˌkȯid noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary cysticerc (from New Latin cysticercus) + oid : a larval tapeworm having an invaginated scolex and solid tailpiece compare coenurus …   Useful english dictionary

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