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Medical Definition of Phormia regina
1. The black blowfly, the larvae of which were formerly used in the treatment of septic wounds because they secrete a proteolytic enzyme that aids in the removal of dead tissue; it is a frequent cause of maggot infestation of sheep, depositing eggs in the wool, and is a widely distributed cold weather species that lays its eggs on dead or decaying tissues. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Phormia Regina
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