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kissing bug

/ˈkɪsɪŋ bʌɡ/

Traduction: Nom courant des insectes hématophages de la sous-famille des Triatominae, connus pour mordre les humains autour de la bouche ou des yeux et pouvant transmettre la maladie de Chagas.

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/ˈkɪsɪŋ bʌɡ/C1informalscientific
  • frNom courant des insectes hématophages de la sous-famille des Triatominae, connus pour mordre les humains autour de la bouche ou des yeux et pouvant transmettre la maladie de Chagas.

A common name for blood-sucking insects of the subfamily Triatominae, known for biting humans around the mouth or eyes and potentially transmitting Chagas disease.

  1. Blood-sucking insectC1formalamerican

    A type of insect (Triatominae) that feeds on blood, often biting humans around the mouth or eyes, and can transmit Chagas disease.

    frpunaise assassine / punaise triatome

    • The kissing bug is common in rural areas of Latin America.
    • Doctors warned about the health risks associated with the kissing bug.
    • The bite of a kissing bug can lead to serious heart complications.