proglottis
[ proh-glot-is ]
noun,plural pro·glot·ti·des [proh-glot-i-deez]. /proʊˈglɒt ɪˌdiz/. Zoology.
one of the segments or joints of a tapeworm, containing complete reproductive systems, usually both male and female.
Origin of proglottis
1- Also pro·glot·tid [proh-glot-id]. /proʊˈglɒt ɪd/.
Other words from proglottis
- pro·glot·tic, pro·glot·tid·e·an, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for proglottis
proglottis
proglottid
/ (prəʊˈɡlɒtɪs) /
nounplural -glottides (-ˈɡlɒtɪˌdiːz)
any of the segments that make up the body of a tapeworm. Each contains reproductive organs and separates from the worm when filled with fertilized eggs
Origin of proglottis
1C19: from Greek proglōssis, proglōttis point of the tongue, from pro- ² + glōssa, glōtta (so called because of its shape)
Derived forms of proglottis
- proglottic or proglottidean, adjective
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