Proglottid
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs
Etymology
From Ancient Greek προγλωσσίς (proglōssís, “the tip of the tongue”), from γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”). Spelling influenced by glottis.
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