Definition

Noun: * A genus of flies (botflies) whose larvae are parasitic. The larvae develop under the skin of mammals, including humans and domestic animals, causing a condition known as cutaneous myiasis.

Usage

• The word "dermatobia" is a scientific term used primarily in medical, veterinary, and entomological contexts. It refers specifically to the genus of flies and the associated parasitic condition.
• It is typically used as a proper noun (capitalized) when referring to the genus name: .
• Example: "The patient was diagnosed with an infestation caused by ."

Examples

• The veterinarian identified the cause of the lump as a dermatobia larva.
• Dermatobia hominis, the human botfly, is found in Central and South America.
• Infection with dermatobia larvae can lead to painful, boil-like lesions on the skin.

Advanced Usage

• "Dermatobia hominis": The full scientific name for the primary species that infests humans, commonly called the human botfly or torsalo.
• The term is used adjectivally in phrases like "dermatobia infestation" or "dermatobia myiasis" to describe the medical condition.

Variants and Related Words

• Dermatobiasis (n): The medical term for the disease or condition caused by infestation with larvae.
• Botfly (n): A common name for flies in the family Oestridae, which includes the genus .

Synonyms

• Human botfly (specifically for )
• Torsalo (a regional/common name for )

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Cutaneous myiasis: This is the general medical term for an infestation of fly larvae in the skin, for which is a primary cause.
• Warble: A term sometimes used for the swelling or lesion caused by a botfly larva, including those from .

Noun

1. larvae live under the skin of domestic mammals and humans