dermatobia hominis
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large tropical American fly: Dermatobia hominis is a species of fly native to tropical regions of the Americas.
- A parasite on humans and other mammals: The fly is known for its parasitic lifecycle, where its larvae (maggots) infest and develop within the skin of living hosts, including humans, cattle, and dogs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The veterinarian diagnosed the cattle with an infestation of Dermatobia hominis.
- Travelers to the Amazon basin are sometimes warned about the risk of Dermatobia hominis.
- The life cycle of Dermatobia hominis is complex, involving a secondary insect carrier.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Medical Context: The term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and veterinary contexts to describe the parasite and the condition it causes (myiasis).
- Cutaneous myiasis in the patient was caused by Dermatobia hominis larvae.
Variants and Related Words
- Human botfly: This is the common English name for .
- Botfly: A general term for flies in the family Oestridae, many of which are parasitic. is one specific type.
- Myiasis: The medical term for an infestation of fly larvae in body tissues.
Synonyms
- Human botfly
- Tropical warble fly (less common)
Related Phrases / Terms
- Botfly infestation: Refers to the condition caused by the larvae.
- Cutaneous myiasis: The specific medical term for skin infestation by fly larvae, often caused by .
Noun
- large tropical American fly; parasitic on humans and other mammals