Cysticercosis

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA parasitic infestation of the voluntary muscles, lungs, central nervous system and other organs, caused by the ingestion of eggs of the tapeworm Taenia solium.

Synonyms

neurocysticercosis neurocystocerciosis taeniasis echinococciasis teniasis echinococcosis spirocercosis hydatid cestodiase tæniasis taeniosis alveococcosis

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