Definition

A disease caused by the presence of larval cysticerci in the body, often leading to various health issues.

Example

Cysticercosis can lead to serious complications if not treated properly.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cysticercosis?

Yeah, I read about it in a health article. It's pretty serious, right?

Exactly! It's caused by a parasite and can affect the brain.

That's really scary. We should be careful about what we eat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cysticercosis is formed from "cysticerus" (from Greek "kystis", meaning bladder, and "keros", meaning horn) and the suffix "-osis" (meaning condition or disease). The term refers to a condition caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm, which forms cysts in the tissues of the host.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cyst' meaning a 'bladder' or sac-like structure, and '-osis' indicating a condition. This helps you remember that cysticercosis is a condition involving cysts formed by a tapeworm.

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