proglottid

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek προγλωσσίς (proglōssís, “the tip of the tongue”), from γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”). Spelling influenced by glottis.

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Noun

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proglottid (plural proglottids)

  1. A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs
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