cysticercus
noun
cys·ti·cer·cus
ˌsi-stə-ˈsər-kəs 
plural cysticerci
ˌsi-stə-ˈsər-ˌsī
-ˌkī
: 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
: 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
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