CASTOR BEAN TICK
\kˈastə bˈiːn tˈɪk], \kˈastə bˈiːn tˈɪk], \k_ˈa_s_t_ə b_ˈiː_n t_ˈɪ_k]\
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The largest genus of TICKS in the family IXODIDAE, containing over 200 species. Many infest humans and other mammals and several are vectors of diseases such as LYME DISEASE, tick-borne encephalitis (ENCEPHALITIS, TICK-BORNE), and KYASANUR FOREST DISEASE.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].