Main Entry: ac·a·ri·a·sis Pronunciation: "ak-&-'rI-&-s&s Function: noun Inflected Form: pluralac·a·ri·a·ses/-"sEz/ : infestation with or disease caused by mites called also acarinosis
acariasis ac·a·ri·a·sis (āk'ə-rī'ə-sĭs) n.pl.ac·a·ri·a·ses (-sēz') A disease, usually of the skin, caused by infestation with mites. Also called acaridiasis, acarinosis.