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Flat parasitic worm in the class Cestoda, of
the phylum Platyhelminthes (flatworms), with
no digestive or sense organs. It can reach a
length of 15 m/50 ft, and attaches itself to
its host's intestines by means of hooks and
suckers. Tapeworms usually reach humans in
imperfectly cooked meat or fish, causing
anaemia and intestinal disorders.