metacercaria [met-uh -ser-kair -ee-uh ]
Word Origin
noun, plural met·a·cer·car·i·ae [met-uh -ser-kair -ee-ee] /ˌmɛt ə sərˈkɛər iˌi/ Zoology the encysted larva of a trematode, usually found in or on an aquatic intermediate host. Show More
Origin of metacercaria From
New Latin, dating back to
1925–30; see origin at
meta- ,
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metacercaria [mĕt′ə-sər-kăr′ ē-ə]
n. pl. met•a•cer•car•i•ae (-ē-ē′ ) The encysted maturing stage of a trematode in its intermediate host prior to transfer to the definitive host, usually representing the organism's infectious stage. Show More
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