1. a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Taenia solium, characterized by the formation of cysts in muscles and tissues, particularly the brain and eyes
Usage: medical term; typically acquired by consuming undercooked pork or contaminated food/water

Examples

• Cysticercosis is a serious public health concern in regions with poor sanitation and inadequate meat inspection.
• The patient was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis after experiencing seizures caused by tapeworm cysts in the brain.
• Cysticercosis can be prevented by cooking pork thoroughly and maintaining proper food hygiene.
• In endemic areas, cysticercosis remains one of the leading causes of acquired epilepsy.
• The doctor ordered imaging studies to detect cysticercosis in the patient's muscle tissue.