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body louse

/ˈbɒdi laʊs/

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/ˈbɒdi laʊs/C1formalscientific
  • ruПаразитическое насекомое (Pediculus humanus corporis), которое поражает тело и одежду человека, питаясь кровью и часто ассоциируясь с плохой гигиеной или скученными условиями проживания.

A parasitic insect (Pediculus humanus corporis) that infests the human body and clothing, feeding on blood and often associated with poor hygiene or crowded living conditions.

  1. Parasitic insectC1formal

    A small, wingless insect (Pediculus humanus corporis) that lives and feeds on human skin, often in clothing, and can transmit diseases.

    ruПлатяная вошь

    • Body lice are commonly found in unsanitary living conditions.
    • The doctor diagnosed the rash as an infestation of body louse.
    • Body louse can spread typhus and trench fever.