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fly (fli) a dipterous, or two-winged, insect that is often the vector of organisms causing disease. tsetse fly see Glossina.
fly Etymology: AS, flyge a two-winged insect of the order Diptera, some species of which transmit arboviruses to humans. fly members of the order Diptera. See black fly, blowfly, bot fly, chrysops, cnephia, cordylobia, cuterebra, eristalis, flesh flies, haematobia, hippobosca, hydrotoea, hypoderma, musca, phormia, pigeon fly, sandfly, screw-worm, simulium, stomoxys calcitrans, tabanus, torsalo grub, tsetse, warbles. fly agaric a mushroom. See amanita. fly biting, fly catching behavior by dogs that looks like an attempt to catch a nonexistent flying object, hence the name. When repeated or continual, believed to be a form of partial seizure or hallucinations. fly control limitation of fly population by disposal of rotting animal tissue, use of insecticides in sprays, back applicators, impregnated ear tags or pet collars, liberation of sterilized males, fly traps. fly dermatitis biting flies will inflict skin damage on the face and particularly ear tips of outdoor dogs, causing bleeding, dried crusts and moderate irritation that sometimes leads to the development of auricular hematomas. Also reported to be a common problem in zoo bears. ear tip fly bite see fly dermatitis (above). forest fly see hydrotoeairritans. head fly see hydrotoeairritans. horn fly see haematobia. louse fly see hippobosca. fly poison sand fly see phlebotomus. stable fly see stomoxys calcitrans. fly strike cutaneous myiasis. fly worry all fly infestations cause worry to their host animals. Heavy infestations with black flies in horses and buffalo flies in cattle may cause deaths from worry, blood loss, interference with grazing and intercurrent disease. See also fly dermatitis (above). Patient discussion about flew the coop. Q. can pregnant women fly in airplanes? Please reply me asap. Thank You. My wife is having the symptoms of pregnancy. We have planned to go on a tour to London. I have a doubt; can pregnant women fly in airplanes? Please reply me asap. Thank You. A. If you have a normal, healthy pregnancy, it can be perfectly safe to fly during most of it. Discuss your trip plans with your doctor or midwife, however, before booking your flight. In certain high-risk cases, your healthcare provider may advise you to stay close to home throughout your pregnancy. Read more or ask a question about flew the coopYou may find that your second trimester — weeks 14 to 27 — is a perfect time to fly. Once you're past the first trimester, in all likelihood your morning sickness will be behind you, your energy levels will be higher, and your chances of miscarriage will be low. However, you shouldn't travel after 36 weeks. in early pregnancy, you'd better consult with your ob-gyn doctor first. How 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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| IF CRIME IN Gotham City - renamed New Gotham - ever got so bad that even Batman flew the coop, who would you send in to wash the scum off those mean streets? For those who flew the coop into the San Fernando Valley, she called the authorities. He was 10 months old when he first flew the coop, and now six years later, Sunshine the pet cockatiel from Woodland Hills has flown away again. |
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