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- US Pronunciation
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- [sis-tuh-sur-kuh s]
- /ˌsɪs təˈsɜr kəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sis-tuh-sur-kuh s]
- /ˌsɪs təˈsɜr kəs/
Definitions of cysticercus word
- noun cysticercus an encysted larval form of many tapeworms, consisting of a head (scolex) inverted in a fluid-filled bladder 3
- noun cysticercus the larva of certain tapeworms, parasitic in an intermediate host, in which the head and neck are partly enclosed in a bladderlike cyst; bladderworm 3
- noun plural cysticercus the larva of certain tapeworms, having the head retracted into a bladderlike structure; a bladder worm. 1
- noun cysticercus A larval tapeworm that is at a stage in which the scolex is inverted in a sac, and that is typically found encysted in the muscle tissue of the host. 1
- noun cysticercus The larval stage of any of several tapeworms, having a fluid-filled cyst enclosing a scolex. 0
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Origin of cysticercus
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin < Greek kýsti(s) bladder, cyst + kérkos tail
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Parts of speech for Cysticercus
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cysticercus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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