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scolex /sco·lex/ (sko´leks) pl. sco´leces, sco´lices [Gr.] the attachment organ of a tapeworm, generally considered the anterior, or cephalic, end.
scolex the headlike segment or organ of an adult tapeworm that has hooks, grooves, or suckers by which it attaches itself to the wall of the intestine. scolex pl. scoleces [Gr.] the attachment organ of a tapeworm, generally considered the anterior, or cephalic, end. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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