Taeniasis

Alternative forms

• tæniasis
• teniasis

Origin

Ancient Greek ταινία (tainia, "band,ribbon,tapeworm") + -iasis "pathological or morbid condition."

Full definition of taeniasis

Noun

1. (pathology) An infection of tapeworms of the genus Taenia that does not usually cause any disease.
• TaeniasisTaeniasis is a form of tapeworm infection which is caused by tapeworms of the genius Taenia.
• www.stanford.edu page on TaeniasisTaeniasis is a tapeworm (cestode) infection acquired by the ingestion of raw or undercooked meat of infected animals.

Related terms

• taenicide
• taenifuge