rận chó
Definition
- Noun:
- Dog louse: A specific type of parasitic insect (Linognathus setosus) that infests dogs. It is a small, wingless insect that feeds on the blood of its host.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Con chó bị nhiễm rận chó. (The dog is infested with dog lice.)
- Cần tắm cho chó để loại bỏ rận chó. (The dog needs a bath to remove the dog lice.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used specifically in veterinary and animal care contexts to distinguish this parasite from other types of lice or fleas that may infest different animals.
Variants and Related Words
- Rận (n): louse (the general term for the parasitic insect).
- Bọ chét (n): flea (a different type of parasitic insect).
Synonyms
- Canine louse: Another term for the parasite infesting dogs.
- Dog parasite: A broader term that includes lice, fleas, and ticks.
Notes on Usage
- "Rận chó" is a compound noun. The word "rận" means "louse" and "chó" means "dog." It refers exclusively to the louse species that lives on dogs.
- It is distinct from "bọ chét" (fleas), which are a different type of parasite.