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Definition of: Dermatobia
(dûr′mə·tō′bē·ə) noun
A genus of insects (family Oestridae) whose larvae live under the skin of animals, causing painful swellings; gadflies; botflies. [<NL <Gk. derma, dermatos skin + bios life]
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