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ONCHOSPHERE

\ˈɒnt͡ʃəsfˌi͡ə], \ˈɒnt‍ʃəsfˌi‍ə], \ˈɒ_n_tʃ_ə_s_f_ˌiə]\

Definitions of ONCHOSPHERE

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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The larval stage of a tapeworm preceding the cysticercus stage ; the proscolex or six-hooked embryo stage of Cestoidea ; also oncosphere.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

[Greek] The larval stage of a tapeworm preceding the cysticercus stage; the proscolex or six-hooked embryo stage of Cestoidea; also oncosphere (zool.).

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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