stro·bi·la  (strō-bī'lə)  n. pl. stro·bi·lae (-lē) A part or structure that buds to form a series of segments, as the main body part of a tapeworm or the polyp stage in certain jellyfish. [New Latin, from Greek strobilē, twisted plug of lint, from strobilos, pine cone; see strobilus.] stro·bi'lar adj. |