procercoid

noun

pro·​cer·​coid (ˌ)prō-ˈsər-ˌkȯid 

: the solid first parasitic larva of some tapeworms that develops usually in the body cavity of a copepod

Word History

Etymology

pro- + Greek kerkos tail

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

procercoid

noun

pro·​cer·​coid (ˈ)prō-ˈsər-ˌkȯid 

: the solid first parasitic larva of some tapeworms that develops usually in the body cavity of a copepod