acariasis

English edit

Etymology edit

Circa 19th century, from acar- +‎ -iasis.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˌæk.ə.ˈɹaɪ.ə.sɪs/
Audio (Southern England) (file)

Noun edit

acariasis (countable and uncountable, plural acariases)

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

Usage notes edit

Do not confuse acariasis (a parasitic disease with mites) with ascariasis (a parasitic disease with worms).

Derived terms edit

otoacariasis

Translations edit

Translations

Portuguese: acaríase f, acarose f

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