Medical Dictionary
cysticercus
noun cys·ti·cer·cus \-ˈsər-kəs\
plural cys·ti·cer·ci \-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
—cys·ti·cer·cal \-ˈsər-kəl\ adjective
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