Infection with cysticerci, a larval form of tapeworm, taenia solium. In man they penetrate the intestinal wall and invade subcutaneous tissue, brain, eye, muscle, heart, liver, lung, and peritoneum. Brain involvement may result in epilepsy, increased intracranial pressure, etc. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(sis″tĭ-sәr-ko´sis) infection with cysticerci. In humans, infection with the larval forms (Cysticercus cellulosae) of Taenia solium.
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An infection caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. Infection occurs when the tapeworm larvae enter the body and form cysticerci (SIS-tuh-sir-KEY) (cysts). When cysticerci are found in the brain, the condition is called neurocysticercosis (NEW-row SIS-tuh-sir-KO-sis).
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Infection with one or more cysticerci.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sis′ti-ser-kō′sis Definitions: 1. Disease caused by encystment of cysticercus larvae of some tapeworms (Taenia solium or T. saginata) in subcutaneous, muscle, or central nervous system tissue; cysticercosis is typically developed in swine and cattle, producing measly pork and beef. In humans, it results fr...
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Cysticercosis: An infection caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. Infection occurs when the tapeworm larvae enter the body and form cysticerci (SIS-tuh-sir-KEY) (cysts). When cysticerci are found in the brain, the condition is called neurocysticercosis (NEW-row SIS-tuh-sir-KO-sis). The tapeworm that causes cysticercosis is found worldwide. In...
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The condition where a larval form of a tapeworm has encysted or embedded itself in the tissue of its host.
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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.
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