O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cestode

/kɛstoʊd/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does cestode mean?

noun

A parasitic flatworm of the class Cestoda, typically having a long, flat body and a head with a mouth surrounded by a circle of hooks.

Example

"The cestode parasite was found in the intestines of the infected animal."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for cestode

Antonyms of cestode

Rhymes with cestode

Etymologically related