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vinchuca

vinchuca

9.9
A bloodsucking insect from South America that spreads a disease called Chagas
  • noun
  • /vɪnˈtʃuːkə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vinchuca
  • Many vinchucas are found in rural areas of Argentina.
  • the vinchuca's antennae

Examples

  • The vinchuca is a major concern in rural areas of Argentina.

  • Health workers educate families about how to prevent vinchuca infestations in their homes.

  • Scientists are studying ways to control the spread of the vinchuca to reduce Chagas disease.

  • The vinchuca is known for its role in spreading Chagas disease.

  • The vinchuca is known for feeding on the blood of animals and can transmit Chagas disease.

  • Farmers in South America must be vigilant to keep vinchucas away from their livestock to prevent disease.

  • After being bitten by a vinchuca, she learned about the risks of Chagas disease.

Synonyms

Triatoma
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  • Specialized
9.9

A kind of kissing bug that can spread Chagas disease to people

is a specific South American insect that transmits Chagas disease

Surface Forms

vinchuca singular
vinchucas plural

Etymology

Vinchuca comes from Spanish and probably from a local South American language, where people used the word for the small 'kissing bug' that hides in houses and 'sucks blood'. So, think of vinchuca as the dangerous little 'bug' that can pass on Chagas disease.