Beetle

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

• Insect Bite Treatment
• Insect Sting Allergy
• Entomology in Medicine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Beetle
• Wikipedia's article - Beetle

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