Phthirus

Phthirus
See Pthirus. [L. phthir; G. phtheir, a louse]

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Phthi·rus 'thī-rəs n syn of PTHIRUS

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n.
a widely distributed genus of lice. The crab (or pubic) louse, P. pubis, is a common parasite of humans that lives permanently attached to the body hair, particularly that of the pubic or perianal regions but also on the eyelashes and the hairs in the armpits. Crab lice are not known to transmit disease but their bites can irritate the skin (see pediculosis). An infestation may be acquired during sexual intercourse or from hairs left on clothing, towels, and lavatory seats.

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Phthir·us (thirґəs) [Gr. phtheir louse] a genus of sucking lice (order Anoplura), of the family Pediculidae, which feed on human blood.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Phthirus pubis — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda ? Anoplura Pthirus pubis Clasif …   Wikipedia Español

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  • phthirus — phthi·rus …   English syllables

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  • Phthirus pubis — (вошь лобковая, площица) вид кровососущих насекомых сем. Pediculidae, отр. Anoplura; эктопаразит человека, обитающий преимущественно на коже лобка, бедер и нижней части живота …   Большой медицинский словарь

  • genus Phthirus — noun true lice: crab lice • Syn: ↑Phthirius, ↑genus Phthirius, ↑Phthirus • Hypernyms: ↑arthropod genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Phthiriidae, ↑family Phthiriidae …   Useful english dictionary

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