Definition

Noun: 1. A parasitic flatworm: A cestode is a type of parasitic worm belonging to the class Cestoda. It is characterized by a long, flat, ribbon-like body and lacks a digestive system. Cestodes are internal parasites that live in the intestines of vertebrates, including humans.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian identified the cestode in the dog's stool sample.
  • Tapeworms are a well-known type of cestode.
  • Infection with this cestode can cause abdominal discomfort and weight loss.

Advanced Usage

• Cestode infection: Refers to the medical condition of being infected by a cestode parasite.
  • Proper cooking of meat is essential to prevent cestode infection.

Variants and Related Words

• Tapeworm (n): The common name for most cestodes that infect humans and animals.
  • The beef tapeworm is a large cestode.
• Cestoid (adj): Resembling or relating to a cestode.
  • The cestoid larva was found in the tissue.

Synonyms

• Tapeworm: The most common synonym.
• Flatworm: A broader biological category that includes cestodes.

Noun

1. ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates