Triatoma
- proper noun
- /traɪˈɑːtə.mə/
- Specialized
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Triatoma
- Researchers identified Triatoma infestans as a primary carrier of Chagas disease in urban areas.
Examples
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Substantial progress has been made in decreasing the vectorial transmission of T. cruzi and in the elimination of one of the main vectors, Triatoma infestans, but little progress has been made in the treatment of infected people.
Academic text (1997) -
In Central America, Chagas disease is spread by the "kissing bug" Triatoma dimidiata.
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The deadly effects of Chagas disease are often linked to the bite of the Triatoma insect.
Synonyms
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A large bloodsucking bug that bites near the mouth and can spread Chagas disease
A group of blood-sucking bugs that spread Chagas disease in Central and South America
A large insect that sucks blood from people and sometimes spreads disease
A bloodsucking insect from South America that spreads a disease called Chagas
A large bug that drinks blood and can spread Chagas disease to people
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of blood-sucking bugs that spread Chagas disease in Central and South America
Surface Forms
Etymology
Triatoma comes from Greek parts tri- ('three') and -atoma ('parts' or 'cut'). A helpful way to remember it is that the name probably points to a body feature in three pieces, so Triatoma is the scientific name for these blood-sucking 'kissing bugs'.