Tsetse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtsɛtsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tsetse is a noun meaning Any fly of the genus Glossina, native to Africa, that feeds on human and animal blood; known primarily as a carrier of parasitic trypanosomes.
Meaning
Any fly of the genus Glossina, native to Africa, that feeds on human and animal blood; known primarily as a carrier of parasitic trypanosomes.
Example Sentences
Species of Trypanosoma transmitted by tsetse cause diseases of economic importance in humans and domestic animals in sub-Saharan Africa.
Word Forms
- tsetses
- tsetze
Synonyms for tsetse
Depending on context, synonyms include tzetze, glossina.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tzetze, glossina, tsetze, tzetse, triatome, sandfly.
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