Arthropod assault
Arthropod Assault
Arthropod assault (/ɑːrˈθrəpɒd əˈsɔːlt/) refers to the physical harm or injury caused by an arthropod, a member of the phylum Arthropoda, which includes insects, spiders, and crustaceans. The term is often used in medical and veterinary contexts to describe injuries or diseases transmitted by arthropods.
Etymology
The term "arthropod" comes from the Greek words "arthro-" meaning joint, and "-pod" meaning foot, referring to the jointed feet characteristic of members of this phylum. "Assault" is derived from the Latin word "assultus", meaning attack or onslaught.
Related Terms
- Arthropod: An invertebrate animal of the large phylum Arthropoda, such as an insect, spider, or crustacean.
- Assault: A physical attack.
- Arthropod-borne disease: A disease transmitted by an arthropod.
- Vector (epidemiology): An organism, typically a biting insect or tick, that transmits a disease or parasite from one animal or plant to another.
- Zoonosis: A disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals.
Pronunciation
Arthropod: /ɑːrˈθrəpɒd/ Assault: /əˈsɔːlt/
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arthropod assault
- Wikipedia's article - Arthropod assault
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