Proglottid


noun, plural proglottides
[proh-glot-i-deez] /proʊˈglɒt ɪˌdiz/ (Show IPA). Zoology.
1.
one of the segments or joints of a tapeworm, containing complete reproductive systems, usually both male and female.
noun (pl) -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

proglottid pro·glot·tid (prō-glŏt’ĭd) or pro·glot·tis (-glŏt’ĭs)
n. pl. pro·glot·tids or pro·glot·ti·des (-glŏt’ĭ-dēz’)
One of the segments of a tapeworm, containing both male and female reproductive organs. Also called proglottis.

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