proglottid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs

Word forms

proglottid proglottids

Etymology

From Ancient Greek προγλωσσίς (proglōssís, “the tip of the tongue”), from γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”). Spelling influenced by glottis.

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