Acarology


the branch of zoology dealing with mites and ticks.
noun
the study of mites and ticks

Read Also:

  • Acarophobia

    a pathological belief that the skin is infested with mites or insects, often leading to self-mutilation in order to eliminate the infestation. acarophobia ac·a·ro·pho·bi·a (āk’ə-rə-fō’bē-ə) n. an abnormal fear of mites, small insects, or worms. an abnormal fear of small particles, or of itching.

  • Acarpellous

    having no . adjective (of flowers) having no carpels

  • Acarpelous

    having no .

  • Acarus folliculorum

    acarus folliculorum acarus folliculorum acarus fol·lic·u·lo·rum (fə-lĭk’yə-lôr’əm) n. demodex folliculorum.

  • Acarus scabiei

    acarus scabiei acarus scabiei acarus sca·bi·e·i (skā’bē-ē’ī) n. sarcoptes scabiei historical examples to the invasion of the cutaneous structures by an animal parasite, the sarcoptes scabiei (acarus scabiei). essentials of diseases of the skin henry weightman stelwagon linnæus cl-ssed it among the aptera, and termed it the acarus scabiei. curiosities of medical experience j. g. […]


Disclaimer: Acarology definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.