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acariasis

[ ak-uh-rahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
, plural ac·a·ri·a·ses [ak-, uh, -, rahy, -, uh, -seez].
  1. infestation with acarids, especially mites.
  2. a skin disease caused by such infestation, as scabies.

acariasis

/ ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

  1. infestation of the hair follicles and skin with acarids, esp mites

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Word History and Origins

Origin of acariasis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; acarus, -iasis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of acariasis1

C19: New Latin. See acarus , -iasis

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Example Sentences

A mixed infection—sarcoptic plus psorotic acariasis—is sometimes seen.

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