acariasis

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌæk.ə.ˈɹaɪ.ə.sɪs/
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Noun[edit]

acariasis (countable and uncountable, plural acariases)

  1. 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).

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