acariasis

English

Etymology

• Circa 19th century.
• New Latin acarid (“mite”) +‎ -iasis (“a pathological condition”)

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌæk.ə.ˈraɪ.ə.sɪs/

Noun

acariasis

1. An infestation with, or disease caused by mites or ticks.