cestode Synonyms
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cestode Meaning
cestode (n)
ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates
cestode (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Cestoidea.
cestode (n.)
One of the Cestoidea.
FAQs About the word cestode
ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebratesOf or pertaining to the Cestoidea., One of the Cestoidea.
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The cestode is a type of parasitic flatworm that commonly infests the intestines of vertebrates.
In veterinary medicine, diagnosing a cestode infection often involves examining fecal samples for parasite eggs.
Certain species of cestode can grow to significant lengths within the host's digestive tract.
Humans can acquire a cestode infection by consuming undercooked or contaminated meat containing the larvae.
