Phthirus, Phthirius, Pthirus, Pthirius

(thī′rŭs )

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(thirē-ŭs)
(thir′ŭs)
(thir′ĭ-ŭs)
[Gr. phtheir, louse]
A genus of sucking lice belonging to the order Anoplura.

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