Acariasis
infestation with acarids, especially mites.
a skin disease caused by such infestation, as scabies.
noun
infestation of the hair follicles and skin with acarids, esp mites
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.
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an acarine, especially a mite of the family Acaridae. of or relating to an acarid. Historical Examples As regards the scab, itch, and mange insects or mites (acarid), three perfectly distinct forms are known. Parasites T. Spencer Cobbold Many insects are always covered with certain species of acarid. Animal Parasites and Messmates P. J. Van […]
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- Acarina
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a coastal region of the W central part of ancient Greece: now part of the province of Aetolia and Acarnania in modern Greece. Historical Examples The name of Troy has been heard, perchance, even in Acarnania? Andromache Gilbert Murray The regency confided to M. Lepidus, 201, who hands over the administration to Aristomenes of Acarnania. […]