acariasis

American

[ak-uh-rahy-uh-sis] / ˌæk əˈraɪ ə sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

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

acariasis British

/ ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

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

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noun

acariases

plural

Etymology

Origin of acariasis

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

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