hydatid

American  

[hahy-duh-tid] / ˈhaɪ də tɪd /

noun

1. a cyst with watery contents that is produced in humans and animals by a tapeworm in the larval state; cysticerus.

2. a cystic vestige of an embryonic feature.

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adjective

1. Also hydatidinous of or relating to a hydatid.

2. containing or affected by hydatids.

hydatid British  

/ ˈhaɪdətɪd /

noun

1. a large bladder containing encysted larvae of the tapeworm Echinococcus: causes serious disease in man

2. Also called: hydatid cyst.  a sterile fluid-filled cyst produced in man and animals during infestation by Echinococcus larval forms

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Etymology

Origin of hydatid

1675–85; < Greek hydatid- (stem of hydatís ) watery vesicle

Example Sentences

On examining the brain of sheep thus affected, what appears to be a watery bladder, called a hydatid, is found, which may be either small or of the size of a hen’s egg.

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It occurs in connexion with recent pregnancy, and particularly with the variety of abortion termed hydatid mole.

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The variety caused by hydatids can only be prevented by the use of dry, well grown, wholesome food.

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In this malady, there is a loss of equilibrium between the nervous and muscular systems, which may arise from hydatids in the brain, offering mechanical obstructions to the conducting power of the nerves.

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There were slight opacities in many parts of the tunica arachnoides; in the ventricles about four ounces of water were contained—some large hydatids were discovered on the plexus choroides of the right side.

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