"proglottid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: proglottids [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒtɪd Etymology: From Ancient Greek προγλωσσίς (proglōssís, “the tip of the tongue”), from γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”). Spelling influenced by glottis. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|προγλωσσίς||the tip of the tongue}} Ancient Greek προγλωσσίς (proglōssís, “the tip of the tongue”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} proglottid (plural proglottids)
  1. A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs Related terms: proglottic, proglottidization Translations (segment of a tapeworm): proglótide [feminine] (Portuguese)

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