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bug, an error in a computer program (software bug) or a design flaw in computer hardware (hardware bug), usually resulting in an inability to process data correctly. bug, n an error in a computer program. bug a member of the family Cimicidae in the order Hemiptera and includes the blood-sucking bugs. See haematosiphon and oeciacus vicarius. bug Medical entomology Any of a number of insects that are bloodsucking–eg, bed bugs–Cimex lectularius and/or act as vectors for disease–eg, reduviid bugs, carriers of trypanosomiasis. See Assassin bug, Kissing bug, Red bug, Reduviid bug Microbiology A popular synonym for bacteria. See Superbug. Patient discussion about bugs off. Q. i don't like bugs! actually , i afraid of them . is it a phobia? do i need to see someone to discuss it? A. Phobia or the excess fear of an ordinary object is indeed considered a disorder. However, as many other psychiatric disorders, as long as it doesn’t affect your life adversely and you are capable of functioning well in your daily life you don't HAVE to treat it (unless you want to). Read more or ask a question about bugs offHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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SANTA CLARITA -- The kid who 20 years ago loved turning over rocks, picking bugs off flowers and catching frogs in a creek now does it for a living. Now let's address the long-standing belief that it's better to spray fruits and vegetables with pesticides to keep bugs off them. In what may appear to be the quietest music class ever, students learn to knock the bugs off the screen by tapping the correct musical note on the digital keyboard at the bottom of the screen. |
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