tunga

[ˈtʊŋɡə]

tunga Definition

a genus of small fleas that infest mammals and birds, including humans, causing tungiasis.

Using tunga: Examples

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  • Example

    Tungiasis is a parasitic skin disease caused by the penetration of female sand fleas into a host's skin.

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Summary: tunga in Brief

The term 'tunga' [ˈtʊŋɡə] refers to a genus of small fleas that infest mammals and birds, including humans, causing tungiasis. Tungiasis is a parasitic skin disease caused by the penetration of female sand fleas into a host's skin.