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phthirus

/ˈθaɪ.rəs/

Traduction: Terme scientifique désignant un genre de poux, en particulier le pou du pubis, qui est un insecte parasite touchant l'être humain.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈθaɪ.rəs/

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

  • 🇫🇷Terme scientifique désignant un genre de poux, en particulier le pou du pubis, qui est un insecte parasite touchant l'être humain.
  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.

    🇫🇷pou du pubis (genre Phthirus)

    Synonymes: crabcrab lousepubic louse

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