proglottis

[ proh-glot-is ]

noun

, Zoology.

, plural pro·glot·ti·des [proh-, glot, -i-deez].

1. one of the segments or joints of a tapeworm, containing complete reproductive systems, usually both male and female.

proglottis

/ prəʊˈɡlɒtɪs /

noun

1. 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

Derived Forms

• proˈglottic, adjective

Other Words From

• pro·glottic proglot·tide·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of proglottis¹

1850–55; < New Latin, for Greek proglōssís point of the tongue. See pro- ², glottis

Word History and Origins

Origin of proglottis¹

C19: from Greek proglōssis, proglōttis point of the tongue, from pro- ² + glōssa, glōtta (so called because of its shape)