cysticerus

/sɪˈstɪkərəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A larval stage of a tapeworm, especially Taenia saginata and Taenia solium, that occurs in cattle and pigs, and is typically ingested by humans who eat undercooked meat.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with an infection caused by a cysticerus.”

Synonyms

  • taenia larva
  • tapeworm larva

Antonyms

  • adult tapeworm
  • tapeworm adult