Weevils - ț̢
BEETLES in the family Curculionidae and the largest family in the order COLEOPTERA. They have a markedly convex shape and many are considered pests.
Synonyms :
Wegener Granulomatosis - ț̢
A multisystemic disease of a complex genetic background. It is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels (VASCULITIS) leading to damages in any number of organs. The common features include granulomatous inflammation of the RESPIRATORY TRACT and kidneys (GLOMERULONEPHRITIS). Most patients have measurable autoantibodies (ANTINEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODIES) against neutrophil proteinase-3 (WEGENER AUTOANTIGEN).