scolex

[ skoh-leks ]

/ ˈskoʊ lɛks /

the anterior, headlike segment of a tapeworm, having suckers, hooks, or the like, for attachment.

Origin of scolex

First recorded in 1850–55, scolex is from the Greek word skṓlēx worm

The scolex is about the size of a pin-head, and is surrounded by four sucking discs, but has no hooklets (Fig. 96).

A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis |James Campbell Todd
This vesicle, of a milky-white colour, and filled with liquid, is the scolex.

Animal Parasites and Messmates |P. J. Van Beneden
It is well known that the larval or scolex stage (Cysticercus tenuicollis) of the margined tapeworm resides in the sheep and dog.

Parasites |T. Spencer Cobbold
In this form the scolex is contained in a sac of connective tissue induced by the presence of the parasite.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various

The scolex is distinguishable from that of the other human tape-worms in possessing a triple circle of hooks.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various

scolex

/ (ˈskəʊlɛks) /

the headlike part of a tapeworm, bearing hooks and suckers by which the animal is attached to the tissues of its host

C19: from New Latin, from Greek skōlēx worm

scolex

[ skō′lĕks′ ]

The knoblike anterior end of a tapeworm, having suckers or hooklike parts that in the adult stage serve as organs of attachment to the host.