noun
- a soft tick that feeds on blood and can transmit relapsing fever
Usage: medical; entomology
Examples
- The tampan is found in arid regions of Africa and Asia.
- Researchers studied the tampan’s role in disease transmission.
- The tampan hides in cracks and crevices during the day.
- Travelers should be aware of tampan bites in certain regions.
- The tampan emerges at night to feed on sleeping hosts.