proglottid

noun

proglottid

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek προγλωσσίς (proglōssís, “the tip of the tongue”), from γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”). Spelling influenced by glottis.

1

A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs

Related terms
proglottic, proglottidization

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