CYSTICERCOID

Etymology

Noun

cysticercoid (plural cysticercoids)

The larval stage of certain tapeworms, similar in appearance to a cysticercus, but having the scolex filling completely the enclosing cyst.

Synonyms

• metacestode

Source: Wiktionary



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BEATIFY

(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”


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