Definitions for acariasisˌæk əˈraɪ ə sɪs; -ˌsiz
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ac•a•ri•a•sisˌæk əˈraɪ ə sɪs; -ˌsiz(n.)(pl.)-ses
infestation with acarids, esp. mites.
Category: Pathology
a skin disease caused by such infestation, as scabies.
Category: Pathology
Origin of acariasis:
1820–30
Princeton's WordNet
acariasis, acariosis, acaridiasis(noun)
infestation with itch mites
Wiktionary
acariasis(Noun)
An infestation with, or disease caused by mites or ticks.
Origin: * Circa 19th century.
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