scolex

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English

Definitions

noun

The structure at the front end of a tapeworm which, in the adult, has suckers and hooks by which it attaches itself to a host.

Related words

Synonyms

invaginated osculum scolecid proscolex coenurus scopula scolecomorphid phascolosomatid uncus serrula comb saccocirrid postscutellum acetabulum megascolecid spermatodactyl

Rhymes

bollix bollocks pollux symbolics hydraulics pollex alcoholics workaholics frolics pollacks

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