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argasid

[ ahr-guh-sid ]

/ ˈɑr gə sɪd /

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noun

any of the numerous ticks of the family Argasidae, comprising the soft ticks.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the family Argasidae.

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Origin of argasid

<New Latin Argasidae name of the family, equivalent to Argas a genus, perhaps irregular <Greek argós not working, idle (see argon) + -idae-id²

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How to use argasid in a sentence

Of the Argasid, we have in the United States, several species which have been reported as attacking man.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley
In habits and life history the typical Ixodid differ greatly from the Argasid.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley
As mere parasites of man, apart from their power to transmit disease, the Ixodid are much less important than the Argasid.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley
Like others of the Argasid, it resembles the bed-bug in its habit of feeding primarily at night.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley

In habits and life history the Argasid present striking characteristics.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley

Medical definitions for argasid

argasid

[ är-găs′ĭd ]

n.

A member of Argasidae.

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