Triatoma
- noun
- /traɪˈɑːtə.mə/
- Specialized
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Triatoma
- In rural areas, people are often warned to check their homes for Triatoma to prevent Chagas disease.
Examples
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Researchers studied the spread of Triatoma in rural South America to understand its role in Chagas disease.
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The Triatoma bug is sometimes called the kissing bug because it often bites around the mouth.
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Some species of Triatoma can transmit dangerous diseases to humans and animals.
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The Triatoma species is known for its distinctive appearance.
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Many people are unaware of the dangers posed by Triatomas.
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The Triatoma insect is known to bite humans at night, often causing an allergic reaction.
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Scientists have discovered that the saliva of Triatoma can potentially cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
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 large insect that sucks blood and can spread Chagas disease
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'.