The head of a tapeworm, which has suckers or hooks to attach to the host's intestines.
The word scolex is about a gross thing that can make people feel sick or uncomfortable.
Examples:
The scolex of the tapeworm attaches to the host's intestines.
The scolex helps the tapeworm stay inside the host.
The tapeworm's scolex is very small.
The scolex is like a tiny monster's head!
The scolex is the tapeworm's gross and scary face.
The scolex is the tapeworm's way of holding on tight.