Felis domesticus
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Felis domesticus
(fē′lĭs dŏm-ĕs′tĭ-kŭs) [L., house cat]The scientific name for the domestic cat whose dander is a source of allergenic protein. Cat-related allergens are abbreviated Fel by the World Health Organization.
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