What is another word for taenia?
Pronunciation: [tˈiːniə] (IPA) 
The word taenia is often used in reference to parasitic flatworms, but it can also be used to describe certain anatomical features of animals. When referring to the latter, the term ribbon or band may be used as synonyms for taenia. However, in the context of parasitology, other synonyms may include tapeworm or cestode. These synonyms refer specifically to the tapeworm species that are classified within the taenia genus. Other lesser-known synonyms for taenia include plerocercoid, which refers to the larval stage of taeniid tapeworms, and proglottid, which refers to the individual segments that make up the tapeworm's body.
