coenurus Meaning & Definition
/səˈn(j)ʊɹ.əs/
What Does Coenurus Mean?
Coenurus is a noun that means A complex tapeworm larva growing interstitially in vertebrate tissues and consisting of a large fluid-filled sac from the inner wall of which numerous scolices develop.
Coenurus at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səˈn(j)ʊɹ.əs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | coenuri |
Coenurus Definition (Noun)
- A complex tapeworm larva growing interstitially in vertebrate tissues and consisting of a large fluid-filled sac from the inner wall of which numerous scolices develop.
Synonyms of Coenurus
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Coenurus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
coenurus (plural coenuri)
Origin of Coenurus
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek κοινός (koinós, “common”) + οὐρά (ourá, “tail”) + -ος (-os, nominal suffix).
Coenurus Pronunciation
You say coenurus as /səˈn(j)ʊɹ.əs/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (n(j)ʊɹ).