proglottid

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

proglottid (plural proglottids)

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

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