Cestoda
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The class of parasitic flatworms comprising the tapeworms, which inhabit the intestines of vertebrate hosts and lack a digestive tract.
“Members of Cestoda are defined by their ribbon-like segmented bodies and entirely parasitic lifestyle.”
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ces·to·da
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Contains CEST and ends in ODA, a rare scientific term unlikely to appear in standard Wordle
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