cysticerci

/sɪˌs.tɪ.sɛrˈsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The larval stage of the tapeworm Taenia solium, found in pork and other contaminated meat.

“The public health official warned of the risk of cysticerci in undercooked pork dishes.”

Synonyms

  • Taenia solium larvae
  • trematode larvae