CYSTICERCUS BOVIS Meaning and
Definition
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Cysticercus bovis is a medical term referring to the larval stage of the Taenia saginata tapeworm. Taenia saginata is a species of tapeworm that primarily infects cattle, while the larval stage, called Cysticercus bovis, is found in the muscles and other tissues of these animals.
Cysticercus bovis is a cystic structure that develops within the intermediate host, which is usually a cow or other herbivorous animals. These cysts contain a fluid-filled bladder-like structure that encloses the larva. The cysts can vary in size and can be seen as white, oval structures often distributed throughout the muscles of the infected animal.
The most common route of transmission to humans is by consuming raw or undercooked beef containing the cysts. Once ingested, the cyst wall is dissolved by gastric acid, and the larva is released in the small intestine. From there, the larva can attach to the intestinal wall and develop into an adult tapeworm.
In humans, the infection caused by Cysticercus bovis is known as cysticercosis. This can lead to various symptoms depending on the location of the cysts within the body, including neurologic problems if the larvae migrate to the cerebral or spinal tissues.
Preventing the consumption of undercooked or raw beef and adopting proper food safety practices are essential in preventing the transmission of Cysticercus bovis to humans.
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The larva of Taenia saginata.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for CYSTICERCUS BOVIS
- Cysticercus bovir
- c ysticercus bovis
- cy sticercus bovis
- cys ticercus bovis
- cyst icercus bovis
- cysti cercus bovis
- cystic ercus bovis
- cystice rcus bovis
- cysticer cus bovis
- cysticerc us bovis
- cysticercu s bovis
- cysticercus b ovis
- cysticercus bo vis
- cysticercus bov is
- cysticercus bovi s
Etymology of CYSTICERCUS BOVIS
The word "Cysticercus bovis" is derived from Latin and Greek roots.
The term "cysticercus" comes from the Latin word "cystis", meaning "bladder" or "cyst", and the Greek word "kerkos", meaning "tail" or "appendix". "Cysticercus" refers to a larval form of a tapeworm that develops as a fluid-filled bladder-like structure with a slender protruding tail.
The term "bovis" is derived from the Latin word for "ox" or "cow", indicating that this particular species of cysticercus is found in bovines or cattle.
Together, "Cysticercus bovis" refers to the larval stage of a tapeworm found in the muscles and tissues of cattle.
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