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phthirus

/ˈθaɪ.rəs/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈθaɪ.rəs/

uncountable · proper noun

A scientific term referring to a genus of true lice, specifically the crab louse, which is a parasitic insect that infests humans.

  • 🇷🇺Научный термин, обозначающий род настоящих вшей, в частности лобковую вошь, которая является паразитическим насекомым, поражающим человека.
  1. Crab louse C2 formal medical

    A genus of parasitic insects that infest humans, specifically known as the crab louse or pubic louse.

    • Phthirus pubis is the species responsible for pubic lice infestations.
    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with Phthirus infestation.
    • Treatment for Phthirus typically involves medicated shampoos.

    🇷🇺Лобковая вошь

    Synonyms: crabcrab lousepubic louse

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