noun
- Plural of echinococcus; parasitic tapeworm larvae that form cysts in human and animal tissues, causing echinococcosis.
Usage: medical/scientific term; plural form
Examples
- The patient's liver biopsy revealed the presence of echinococci cysts.
- Echinococci infections are transmitted through contact with infected animal feces.
- Veterinarians monitor livestock for echinococci to prevent disease spread.
- The imaging study showed multiple echinococci lesions in the lungs.
- Treatment of echinococci infections often requires surgical intervention.