procercoid

/prəˈsɜrkoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A larval stage of certain tapeworms, especially those of the genus Diphyllobothrium.

“The parasitologist studied the procercoid stage of the tapeworm to better understand its life cycle.”

Synonyms

  • larval stage
  • tapeworm larva

Antonyms

  • adult tapeworm
  • tapeworm adult