proglottic

/proʊˈɡlɒtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a proglottis, especially in the context of a tapeworm’s segmented body

“The proglottic sections of the tapeworm were found in the infected animal’s intestines.”

2. noun

a proglottis, especially in the context of a tapeworm’s segmented body

“The veterinarian examined the proglottic sections to determine the species of the tapeworm.”

Synonyms

  • proglottid
  • segmented

Antonyms

  • holotrichous
  • unsegmented