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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argasid
[ är-găs′ĭd ]
n.
A member of Argasidae.
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