Medical Term:
Diphyllobothrium
Pronunciation: dī′fil-lō-both′rē-ŭm
Definition: A large genus of tapeworms characterized by a spatulate scolex with dorsal and ventral sucking grooves or bothria. Several species are found in humans, although only one, Diphyllobothrium latum, is of widespread importance. Abbreviated taxonomy: Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda, Pseudophyllidea, Diphyllobothriidae, Diphyllobothrium
[G. di-, two, + phyllon, leaf, + bothrion, little ditch]
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