insect (redirected from Bug (insect))

in·sect (nskt)

n.

1. Any of numerous usually small arthropod animals of the class Insecta, having an adult stage characterized by three pairs of legs and a body segmented into head, thorax, and abdomen and usually having two pairs of wings.

2. Any of various similar arthropod animals, such as spiders, centipedes, or ticks.

---

insect

any individual of the class Insecta.

---

insect bites and stings

injuries caused by the mouth parts and venom of insects and of certain related creatures, known as arachnids—spiders, scorpions, ticks—but popularly classified with insects. Bites and stings can be the cause of much discomfort. Usually there is no real danger, although a local infection can develop from scratching. Some insects, however, establish themselves on the skin as parasites, others inject poison, and still others transmit disease. See also bee sting.

insect growth regulators (IGRs)

substances found naturally in insects which regulate morphogenesis and reproduction; synthetic chemicals with similar activity are used topically and in the environment to control ectoparasites, particularly fleas, as a larvicide and ovicide. Called also juvenoids. See also methoprene, fenoxycarb.

insect larva

the second stage in the standard insect life cycle, the maggot or caterpillar.

insect pupa

stage 3 in the insect life cycle. Inert, dormant stage from which the adult emerges.

insect vector

insects may carry infection mechanically on feet or mouthparts, by passage through the digestive tract but without the insect being infected, or by becoming an intermediate host with some part of the parasite's life cycle taking place in insect tissues.

insect worry

swarms of biting insects cause sufficient worry to interfere with grazing and the animals lose weight.

---

Patient discussion about Bug (insect).

Q. does mosquito bites considered as an edema a bet with a friend- please help solve an issue an help me win a new I pod :)

A. i hope you said it is :). edema is a normal reaction to an inflammation, which is-your body reaction to any thing unfamiliar to it. the mosquito injects a substance that makes our body react and recruit the immune system to the area. that means swelling up and get a red/pink color because of blood vessels broadening and blood cells coming out.

Q. My friend told me that people who allergic to dust are actually allergic to small insect. Is he fooling with me?

A. thanks :)

Q. an insect bite seems infected and is bleeding... the area under the skin is hard and sore... when pressed it bleeds quite a bit

A. It sounds like you have cellulitis around the area of the bite, and you should see a doctor to decide whether or not this requires antibiotics.