What does "cysticercosis" mean?

A parasitic infestation of the voluntary muscles, lungs, central nervous system and other organs, caused by the ingestion of eggs of the tapeworm Taenia solium.

What is a synonym for "cysticercosis"?

Common synonyms include: measles, porcine measles, sheep measles.

Cysticercosis

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Noun

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A parasitic infestation of the voluntary muscles, lungs, central nervous system and other organs, caused by the ingestion of eggs of the tapeworm Taenia solium. countable, uncountable