1. Plural of glossina; a genus of blood-feeding flies found in sub-Saharan Africa, commonly known as tsetse flies, which transmit sleeping sickness to humans and nagana to livestock.
Usage: scientific/technical; usually used in plural or as a genus name

Examples

• Glossinas are responsible for transmitting trypanosomiasis across Africa.
• The control of glossinas is essential for livestock production in affected regions.
• Scientists study glossinas to develop better disease prevention strategies.
• Glossinas thrive in specific habitats along rivers and woodlands.
• The bite of glossinas can transmit fatal parasites to both humans and animals.