Bahasa Melayu
tuma
English
louse, mite
A very small insect or parasite that lives on the body or in the skin of animals or people.
توم
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Tuma itu menyebabkan kulitnya gatal.
The mite caused his skin to itch.
Doktor memeriksa haiwan itu untuk mencari tuma.
The vet checked the animal for mites.
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tuma
It can also refer to a mite in some contexts.
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