adjective
Definition: Relating to a class of parasitic flatworms known as Cestoda, which includes tapeworms.
Example: The veterinarian explained that the cestode infection could be treated with medication.
noun
Definition: A type of parasitic flatworm that belongs to the class Cestoda, commonly known as tapeworms, which have a long, flat body and attach to the intestines of their hosts.
Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with an infection caused by a cestode.