Definition: A family of stinging insects often responsible for causing allergic disease by injecting venom into their victims. The group includes bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants.
Pronunciation: hi-me-nop'ter-a
Hymenoptera
By Daniel More, MD, About.com
Updated: September 29, 2007
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