any of a class (Cestoda) of parasitic flatworms, with a ribbonlike body and no intestinal canal; tapeworm
adjective
of such a worm
See cestode in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sĕsˈtōdˌ)
noun
Any of various parasitic flatworms of the class Cestoda, including the tapeworms, having a long flat body equipped with a specialized organ of attachment at one end.
adjective
Of, relating to, or belonging to the class Cestoda.