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- [skoh-leks]
- /ˈskoʊ lɛks/
- /skˈəʊleks/
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- [skoh-leks]
- /ˈskoʊ lɛks/
Definitions of scolex word
- noun plural scolex the anterior, headlike segment of a tapeworm, having suckers, hooks, or the like, for attachment. 1
- noun scolex the headlike part of a tapeworm, bearing hooks and suckers by which the animal is attached to the tissues of its host 0
- noun scolex the head of a tapeworm, provided with hooks or suckers and acting as a holdfast in the intestine of a host 0
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Origin of scolex
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55, scolex is from the Greek word skṓlēx worm
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Parts of speech for Scolex
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scolex popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
scolex usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with scolex
- what does scolex mean?
- what is a scolex?
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