A cysticercoid is the larval stage of certain tapeworms, similar in appearance to a cysticercus, but having the scolex filling completely the enclosing cyst. In tapeworm infestations, cysticercoids can be seen in free form as well as enclosed by cysts in biological tissues such as the intestinal mucosa. Also referred to as a metacestode. ...
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A larval tapeworm resembling a cysticercus but having a smaller bladder, containing little or no fluid, in which scolex of the future adult tapeworm is found; the larval form is typically found in insect intermediate hosts. ... Origin: cysti-+ G. Kerkos, tail, + eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Metacestode developing from the oncospher in most Cyclophyllidae. It usually has a 'tail' and a well-formed scolex.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sis′ti-ser′koyd Definitions: 1. A larval tapeworm resembling a cysticercus but having a smaller bladder, containing little or no fluid, in which scolex of the future adult tapeworm is found; the larval form is typically found in insect intermediate hosts.
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