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Cysticercus

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subretinal(anatomy) Underneath the retina
cysticercoidnounThe larval stage of certain tapeworms, similar in appearance to a cysticercus, but having the scolex filling completely the enclosing cyst.
cercocystisnoun(biology) A tapeworm cysticercoid larva that develops within the vertebrate host villus rather than in an invertebrate host
metacestodenounThe larval stage of a tapeworm
cystidnoun(zoology) Any parasitic flatworm in the trypanorhynch suborder Cystidea.
metacystnounThe cystic stage of a parasite (within a host)
cystacanthnounThe larva of an acanthocephalan.
sporocystnoun(biology) A cyst that develops from a sporoblast and from which sporozoites develop.
metacercarianounThe encysted stage of a trematode parasite (flukes) in the tissues of an intermediate host.
acephalocystnoun(zoology) A larval entozoön in the form of a subglobular or oval vesicle, or hydatid, filled with fluid, sometimes found in the tissues of man and the lower animals; -- so called from the absence of a head or visible organs on the vesicle. These cysts are the immature stages of certain tapeworms. Also applied to similar cysts of different origin.
protoscolexnounThe juvenile scolex formed from the germinal layer of a hydatid metacestode.
coracidiumnoun(biology) The larval stage of some tapeworms
oncosphereAn embryonic form of a tapeworm, enclosed in a spherical membrane armed with six hooks
encystmentnounThe formation of a cyst.
nursenounA person involved in providing direct care for the sick:
precystnounA structure, in many protozoans, that develops into a cyst
cystideannoun(zoology) A stage in the development of many crinoids after the free-swimming larva attaches to a surface, but before it develops the structures necessary to feed.
cystocarpnounA minute vesicle in some seaweeds, containing the reproductive carpospores.
cystosomenoun(microbiology) The conical end of some single-celled organisms that functions as a mouth.
sagittocystnounA capsule having a spindle-like needle produced by epidermal cells of certain turbellarians.

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