Meaning of the word aedes in English

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aedes

US /aɪˈiːdiz/
UK /aɪˈiːdiːz/

Noun

a genus of mosquitoes, some species of which transmit diseases such as dengue fever and Zika virus

Example:
The spread of dengue fever is often linked to the presence of Aedes mosquitoes.
Public health campaigns aim to control populations of Aedes mosquitoes to prevent disease outbreaks.