proglottis

[ proh-glot-is ]

noun,plural pro·glot·ti·des [proh-glot-i-deez]. /proʊˈglɒt ɪˌdiz/. Zoology.
  1. one of the segments or joints of a tapeworm, containing complete reproductive systems, usually both male and female.

Origin of proglottis

1
1850–55; <New Latin, for Greek proglōssís point of the tongue. See pro-2, glottis
  • Also pro·glot·tid [proh-glot-id]. /proʊˈglɒt ɪd/.

Other words from proglottis

  • pro·glot·tic, pro·glot·tid·e·an, adjective

Words Nearby proglottis

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British Dictionary definitions for proglottis

proglottis

proglottid

/ (prəʊˈɡlɒtɪs) /


nounplural -glottides (-ˈɡlɒtɪˌdiːz)
  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

Origin of proglottis

1
C19: 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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