taeniasis

or te·ni·a·sis

[ tee-nahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. infestation with tapeworms.

taeniasis

/ tiːˈnaɪəsɪs /

noun

1. pathol infestation with tapeworms of the genus Taenia

Word History and Origins

Origin of taeniasis¹

First recorded in 1885–90; taeni(a) + -asis

Example Sentences

T. solium cysts can also enter the digestive system in contaminated pork that is raw or undercooked, causing a condition called taeniasis.

From Los Angeles Times