acariasis
English
editEtymology
editCirca 19th century, from acar- + -iasis.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˌæk.ə.ˈɹaɪ.ə.sɪs/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
editacariasis (countable and uncountable, plural acariases)
- An infestation with, or disease caused by mites or ticks.
Usage notes
editDo not confuse acariasis (a parasitic disease with mites) with ascariasis (a parasitic disease with worms).