Scolex Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

The structure at the front end of a tapeworm which, in the adult, has suckers and hooks by which it attaches itself to a host.

See Also

cysticercoid phyllidium sucker protoscolex scoleciform cysticercus rostellum scolicidal

Related Terms

cysticercoid phyllidium sucker protoscolex scoleciform cysticercus rostellum scolicidal host tapeworm protoscolicidal hook scolecoid

Rhyming Words

lex alex clex flex ilex ulex plex culex pulex silex solex rolex telex galex nuplex duplex emulex inflex suplex unflex

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