Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

proglottid

Noun

/prəˈɡlɒtɪd/

Definition

A proglottid is a segment of a tapeworm that contains both male and female reproductive organs.

Examples

The mature proglottids of the tapeworm can detach from the main body and pass out of the host’s body through feces.
Each proglottid can produce numerous eggs, leading to potential reinfection of other hosts.

Meaning

Proglottids are the individual segments of a flatworm, particularly found in the life cycle of cestodes (tapeworms), which allow for reproduction and growth.