CYSTICERCOSES
\sˈɪstɪsəkˌə͡ʊsɪz], \sˈɪstɪsəkˌəʊsɪz], \s_ˈɪ_s_t_ɪ_s_ə_k_ˌəʊ_s_ɪ_z]\
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Infection with CYSTICERCUS, a larval form of the various tapeworms of the genus Taenia (usually T. solium in man). In humans they penetrate the intestinal wall and invade subcutaneous tissue, brain, eye, muscle, heart, liver, lung, and peritoneum. Brain involvement results in NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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