Phthirius

Translation of "phthirius" into Russian

Noun

/ˈθɪəriəs/

/ˈθɪriəs/

phthirius

phthirii pl

The phthirius is a type of louse that infests human hair.

Phthirius - это вид вши, который заражает человеческие волосы.

Noun

/ˈθɪəriəs/

/ˈθɪriəs/

A genus of lice, specifically known for including the species Phthirius pubis, commonly referred to as the crab louse.

The doctor identified the infestation as being caused by Phthirius pubis.

Proper noun

A taxonomic genus of sucking lice that includes the pubic (crab) louse.

Phthirius pubis belongs to the genus Phthirius.