cysticercosis

cys·ti·cer·co·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sis-tuh-ser-koh-sis]
- /ˌsɪs tə sərˈkoʊ sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sis-tuh-ser-koh-sis]
- /ˌsɪs tə sərˈkoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of cysticercosis word

noun cysticercosis a parasitic infection of tissue by the larval form of the pork tapeworm, Taenia Solium, contracted through the ingestion of food or water contaminated by faeces, or by eating infected pork 3
noun cysticercosis infestation with the larval form of beef or pork tapeworm, producing fever, malaise, muscle pain, and other symptoms depending on the area of the body affected. 1
noun cysticercosis (medicine) A parasitic infestation of the voluntary muscles, lungs, central nervous system and other organs, caused by the ingestion of eggs of the tapeworm Taenia solium. 1

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Origin of cysticercosis

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; cysticerc(us) + -osis

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cysticercosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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