plerocercoid

English

/ˌplɪə.ɹə(ʊ)ˈsɜː.kɔɪd/, /ˌplɪɹ.oʊˈsɝˌkɔɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) An unsegmented worm-like larval form of certain tapeworms which develops from the procercoid.

Etymology

Derived from German Plerocercoid affix from Ancient Greek πλήρης (full, complete) + Ancient Greek κέρκος (tail of a beast, rod, stave, tail).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κέρκος

Gloss

tail of a beast, rod, stave, tail

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

棒

Emoji

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