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sandfly

/ˈsænd.flaɪ/

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noun

/ˈsænd.flaɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ruМаленькая кровососущая муха из семейства Psychodidae, известная переносом таких заболеваний, как москитная лихорадка и лейшманиоз.

A small, bloodsucking fly of the family Psychodidae, known for transmitting diseases such as sandfly fever and leishmaniasis.

  1. Small biting flyB2formalmedical

    A small, bloodsucking fly that can transmit diseases such as sandfly fever and leishmaniasis.

    ruМоскит

    • Sandflies are most active during the evening and night.
    • Travelers to tropical regions should protect themselves from sandfly bites.
    • The disease is spread by the bite of an infected sandfly.
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  • sandflies plural form
  • sandflies' possessive plural form
  • sandfly's possessive singular form