cestode

English

/ˈsɛs.təʊd/, /ˈsɛˌstoʊd/

noun

Definitions

(zoology) A parasitic flatworm of the class Cestoda; a tapeworm.

Etymology

Derived from Cestoda derived from Ancient Greek κεστός (embroidered, stitched, of Aphrodites charmed girdle).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κεστός

Gloss

embroidered, stitched, of Aphrodites charmed girdle

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Cognates and derived terms

cestodiasis English
metacestode English
cestus Latin
κεντέω Ancient Greek
κεστός Ancient Greek
πολύκεστος Ancient Greek
Cestoda la-new