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Medical Definition of Acanthella
1. An intermediate larva stage of Acanthocephala, formed within the arthropod host; a preinfective, nonencysted stage leading to the infective cystacanth. Origin: G. Akantha, thorn, spine (05 Mar 2000)
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1. An intermediate larva stage of Acanthocephala, formed within the arthropod host; a preinfective, nonencysted stage leading to the infective cystacanth. Origin: G. Akantha, thorn, spine (05 Mar 2000)