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Cimex

Cimex

9.9
A small insect like a bedbug that feeds on people's blood
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪmɛks/
  • Specialized
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  • Cimex infestations can be difficult to eliminate from hotels and homes alike.

Examples

  • The biologist collected several Cimex specimens from the old mattress for further study.

  • Many people are allergic to Cimex bites.

  • Research has shown that the feeding behavior of Cimex species varies depending on environmental conditions.

  • The Cimex is known for being a common pest in homes.

  • Cimex infestations can be difficult to eliminate from hotels and homes alike.

  • The biologist collected several Cimex specimens from the old mattress for further study.

  • Many people are allergic to Cimex bites.

Surface Forms

Cimex singular
Cimexes plural

Etymology

The word Cimex comes from the Latin word cimex, which simply means 'bug' or 'bedbug'. So the scientific name Cimex is literally the old word for the small insects that bite people and hide in beds, which helps you remember what they are.