كيف تنطق "scolex"

word

ˈskoʊlɛks

SKOH-leks

ˈskəʊlɛks

SKOH-leks

التعريف

The scolex is the front, head-like part of a tapeworm, which usually has hooks or suckers to attach to the host's intestines.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈskoʊlɛks

الإنجليزية البريطانية

ˈskəʊlɛks

أمريكي

SKOH-leks

بريطاني

SKOH-leks

The scolex is found at the front of a tapeworm.

Scientists use microscopes to study the scolex.

The scolex has hooks to hold onto the intestine.

If the scolex isn’t removed during treatment, the tapeworm can grow back.