scoleces


sco·le·ces

(skō'le-sēz), Plural of scolex.

scolex

S03-842320 (skō′leks″) (skō′lĕ-sēz″, skol′ĕ) plural.scolecesscolices [Gr. skolēx, worm] The headlike segment of a tapeworm, by which it attaches itself to the wall of the intestine. Scolices usually possess hooks, suckers, or bothria (grooves) for attachment.

scolices

jmp-1313605662, scoleces (skō′lĭ-sēz″) Plurals of scolex.