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Definition of Ctenocephalides
1. Noun. An arthropod genus of fleas.
Exact synonyms: Genus Ctenocephalides
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Pulicidae, Pulicidae
Specialized synonyms: Ctenocephalus, Genus Ctenocephalus
Member holonyms: Ctenocephalides Canis, Dog Flea, Cat Flea, Ctenocephalides Felis
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Pulicidae, Pulicidae
Specialized synonyms: Ctenocephalus, Genus Ctenocephalus
Member holonyms: Ctenocephalides Canis, Dog Flea, Cat Flea, Ctenocephalides Felis
Medical Definition of Ctenocephalides
1. A genus of fleas. Ctenocephalides canis (dog flea) and Ctenocephalides felis (cat flea) are nearly universal ectoparasites of household pets; will attack man when starving owing to absence of pets. Origin: G. Ktenodes, like a cockle, + kephale, head (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ctenocephalides
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