acarology

[ ak-uh-rol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌæk əˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the branch of zoology dealing with mites and ticks.

Nearby words

acarnania, acarodermatitis, acaroid, acaroid gum, acaroid resin, acarology, acarophobia, acarpellous, acarpelous, acarpous, acarus

Origin of acarology

acar(us) + -o- + -logy

Related forms

ac·a·rol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for acarology

acarology

/ (ˌækəˈrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of mites and ticks

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