acariasis

[ ak-uh-rahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural ac·a·ri·a·ses [ak-, uh, -, rahy, -, uh, -seez].

1. infestation with acarids, especially mites.
2. a skin disease caused by such infestation, as scabies.

acariasis

/ ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

1. infestation of the hair follicles and skin with acarids, esp mites

Word History and Origins

Origin of acariasis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; acarus, -iasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of acariasis¹

C19: New Latin. See acarus , -iasis

Example Sentences

A mixed infection—sarcoptic plus psorotic acariasis—is sometimes seen.

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