oncosphere
/ɒŋkɒˈsfiːr/Definitions
1. noun
The stage of a parasitic worm in the larval stage that infects a host organism
“The oncosphere of the Taenia saginata parasite infects the human digestive system after ingestion of undercooked beef.”
1. noun
The stage of a parasitic worm in the larval stage that infects a host organism
“The oncosphere of the Taenia saginata parasite infects the human digestive system after ingestion of undercooked beef.”