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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 [sko´leks] (Gr.) the attachment organ (mouth) of a tapeworm, generally considered the anterior, or cephalic, end.
scolex pl. scoleces [Gr.] the attachment organ of a tapeworm, generally considered the anterior, or cephalic, end. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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