dust mite
noun
any of various mites, especially Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and D. farinae, that ingest shed skin cells and may cause allergic reactions.
dust mites
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pluralof dust mite.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Other immunotherapy treatments are licensed, for allergens such as grass and birch pollen and house dust mites, having been determined safe and effective by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
The researchers found that infants who suffer severe RSV infections in their first months of life are more likely to develop immune responses that overreact to common allergens, including house dust mites.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025
Dust also contains irritants such as mold, pollen and dust mites, he said, which can pose problems for people with allergies.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024
Mine even helped capture dust mites that gave my daughter eczema.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2023
She could yammer on with the dust mites until suppertime for all I cared.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
