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phthiriidae

/ˌθɪrɪˈaɪdiː/

Traduction: Nom scientifique d'une famille d'insectes parasites, communément appelés poux du pubis, qui infestent l'être humain et se nourrissent de sang.

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/ˌθɪrɪˈaɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • frNom scientifique d'une famille d'insectes parasites, communément appelés poux du pubis, qui infestent l'être humain et se nourrissent de sang.

A scientific noun referring to a family of parasitic insects, commonly known as crab lice, which infest humans and feed on blood.

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  1. C1formalmedical

    A family of parasitic insects that infest humans, commonly known as crab lice or pubic lice.

    frPhtiriidés

    • Phthiriidae infestations are typically treated with medicated shampoos.
    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with Phthiriidae pubis.
    • Phthiriidae are transmitted through close personal contact.