proglottid

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek προγλωσσίς (proglōssís, “the tip of the tongue”), from γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”). Spelling influenced by glottis.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒtɪd

Noun

proglottid (plural proglottids)

1. A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs

Related terms

• proglottic
• proglottidization

Translations

segment of a tapeworm

• Portuguese: proglótide f