How to Pronounce "taenia"
word
ˈtiːniə
TEE-nee-uh
tˈiːniɐ
TEE-nee-uh
Definition
A taenia is a long, flat parasitic worm, also called a tapeworm, that lives in the intestines of animals or humans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtiːniə
British English
tˈiːniɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-nee-uh
UK
TEE-nee-uh
Listen in Context
A taenia is a type of parasitic worm.
Doctors can find taenia in the human intestine.
Eating undercooked meat can cause taenia infection.
They discovered a taenia during the lab examination.