myiasis

or my·a·sis

[ mahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.

, plural my·ia·ses [mahy, -, uh, -seez].

1. any disease that results from the infestation of tissues or cavities of the body by larvae of flies.

myiasis

/ ˈmaɪəsɪs /

noun

1. infestation of the body by the larvae of flies
2. any disease resulting from such infestation

Word History and Origins

Origin of myiasis¹

1830–40; < Greek myî ( a ) fly + -asis

Word History and Origins

Origin of myiasis¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek muia a fly

Example Sentences

Myiasis: disease or injury caused by the attack of dipterous larvae.

From Project Gutenberg

Myasis—By this term (spelled also myiasis, and myiosis), is meant parasitism by dipterous larv.

From Project Gutenberg