gambiae

/ˌɡæmbiˈɑːi/

Definitions

1. noun

a subgenus of mosquitoes, particularly Anopheles gambiae, which is a major vector of malaria in Africa.

“The Anopheles gambiae mosquito is a primary carrier of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.”

Synonyms

  • Anopheles
  • mosquito

Antonyms

  • human
  • non-vector