acariasis
|ac-a-ri-a-sis|
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/ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/
mite infestation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acariasis' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'acarus,' where 'acarus' referred to a type of mite.
Historical Evolution
'acarus' transformed into the New Latin term 'acariasis,' which is used in modern English to describe mite infestations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any mite infestation, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an infestation with or disease caused by mites.
The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with acariasis after noticing the skin irritation.
Synonyms
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