Definitions for bedbug
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bedbug, bed bug, chinch, Cimex lectulariusnoun

   bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood

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1. bedbugnoun

   Small nocturnal insects of the family Cimicidae that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

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1. Bedbug

   Bed bugs are insects from the genus Cimex that feed on blood, usually at night. Their bites can result in a number of health impacts including skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms. Bed bug bites may lead to skin changes ranging from small areas of redness to prominent blisters. Symptoms may take between minutes to days to appear and itchiness is generally present. Some individuals may feel tired or have a fever. Typically, uncovered areas of the body are affected. Their bites are not known to transmit any infectious disease. Complications may rarely include areas of dead skin or vasculitis.Bed bug bites are caused primarily by two species of insects: Cimex lectularius (the common bed bug) and Cimex hemipterus, found primarily in the tropics. Their size ranges between 1 and 7 mm. They spread by crawling between nearby locations or by being carried within personal items. Infestation is rarely due to a lack of hygiene but is more common in high-density areas. Diagnosis involves both finding the bugs and the occurrence of compatible symptoms. Bed bugs spend much of their time in dark, hidden locations like mattress seams, or cracks in a wall.Treatment is directed towards the symptoms. Eliminating bed bugs from the home is often difficult, partly because bed bugs can survive up to 70 days without feeding. Repeated treatments of a home may be required. These treatments may include heating the room to 50 °C (122 °F) for more than 90 minutes, frequent vacuuming, washing clothing at high temperatures, and the use of various pesticides.Bed bugs occur in all regions of the globe. Infestations are relatively common, following an increase since the 1990s. The exact causes of this increase are unclear; theories including increased human travel, more frequent exchange of second-hand furnishings, a greater focus on control of other pests, and increasing resistance to pesticides. Bed bugs have been known human parasites for thousands of years.

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1. bedbug

   A bedbug is a small, nocturnal insect of the family Cimicidae that feeds on human blood and other warm-blooded hosts. They are flat, oval, brownish insects that can cause itchy, red bites as they feast on the exposed skin of sleeping humans. Bedbugs can infest various places, including beds, furniture, and carpets, and are typically found in unsanitary conditions. However, they are also found in clean environments and are known for their ability to hide and reproduce rapidly.

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1. Bedbugnoun

   a wingless, bloodsucking, hemipterous insect (Cimex Lectularius), sometimes infesting houses and especially beds. See Illustration in Appendix

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bedbug in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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   The numerical value of bedbug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bedbug
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bedbug
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedbug
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedbug