mite-induced
|mite-in-duced|
C1
/maɪt ɪnˈdjuːst/
caused by mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-induced' originates from the combination of 'mite' and 'induced', where 'mite' refers to a small arthropod and 'induced' means 'caused or brought about'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'mite-induced' evolved from the need to describe conditions or reactions specifically caused by mites.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'caused by mites', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
caused or triggered by mites.
The patient was suffering from mite-induced allergies.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/14 22:20