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Beetle (Medical Term)
Beetle (/ˈbiːtəl/; from Old English bitela, "biter") is a term used in the medical field to describe a specific type of insect bite or sting. The term is derived from the insect family Coleoptera, commonly known as beetles.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /ˈbiːtəl/.
Etymology
The term beetle is derived from the Old English bitela, which means "biter". This is in reference to the biting or stinging nature of some beetles.
Related Terms
- Insect Bite: A wound caused by the mouthparts of an insect, including beetles.
- Sting: A sharp, often painful wound caused by the stinger of an insect, such as a beetle.
- Coleoptera: The scientific name for the beetle family, which includes over 400,000 species.
- Entomology: The study of insects, including beetles.
- Allergy: An immune system reaction to a substance, such as a beetle sting or bite, that most people's bodies perceive as harmless.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beetle
- Wikipedia's article - Beetle
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