Acephalocyst
acephalocyst
acephalocyst a·ceph·a·lo·cyst (ā-sěf’ə-lō-sĭst, ə-sef’-)
n.
A hydatid cyst with no daughter cyst; a sterile hydatid.
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Also, acephalic [ey-suh-fal-ik] /ˌeɪ səˈfæl ɪk/ (Show IPA). Zoology. headless; lacking a distinct head. without a leader or ruler. Historical Examples He found it more ‘acephalous’ than ever; ‘less order; less unity of purpose.’ The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) John Morley Such is a summary description of all the acephalous […]