proglottid

 
Pronunciation: /prəʊˈglɒtɪd/

noun

Zoology
  • each segment in the strobila of a tapeworm, containing a complete sexually mature reproductive system.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek proglōssis, proglōssid- 'point of the tongue', based on glōssa, glōtta 'tongue' (because of its shape)