Trombicula
Trombicula is a topic covered in the Taber's Medical Dictionary.
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(trom-bik′yŭ-lă )
A genus of mites belonging to the family Trombiculidae. The larvae, called redbugs or chiggers, cause an irritating dermatitis and rash. Some are vectors of disease.
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