SINCE 1828
Hemiptera
noun plural
He·mip·tera
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Medical Definition of Hemiptera
: a large order of insects (as the true bugs) that have mouthparts adapted to piercing and sucking and usually two pairs of wings, undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, and include many important pests
Other Words from Hemiptera
hemipteran
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noun
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noun
hemipterous
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adjective
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adjective
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