Organisms

Cestoda

A subclass of segmented worms comprising the tapeworms.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A subclass of segmented worms comprising the tapeworms.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Cestodes
  • Tapeworms
  • Cestodas
  • Cestode
  • Tapeworm
  • Raillietina
  • Raillietinas

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Aspects Covered

19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; infection equals CESTODE INFECTIONS; coordinate with specific helminth terms (ANTIGENS, HELMINTH etc.) if pertinent

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History Note

65; was TAPEWORMS 1963-64; RAILLIETINA was see under CESTODA 1965-85, was see under TAPEWORMS 1963-64; SPIROMETRA was heading 1978-85

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NLM Classification

QX 400

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cestoda. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002589. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002589
  2. Cestoda. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cestoda
  3. Cestoda. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q159715