acariasis
Definition
Noun: A skin condition caused by infestation with parasitic mites, specifically itch mites (genus Sarcoptes), resulting in intense itching and skin irritation.
Usage
The term is used in medical and veterinary contexts to describe a parasitic infestation. * The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with acariasis after finding mites in its skin scrapings. * Acariasis is a common cause of pruritus (itching) in many animal species.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be specified by the type of mite involved, though "acariasis" itself is a general term for mite infestation. For example, "sarcoptic acariasis" refers specifically to infestation with , the itch mite.
Variants and Related Words
- Acarid (noun): A mite or tick; a member of the order Acarina.
- Acaricidal (adjective): Describing a substance that kills mites and ticks.
- Acarology (noun): The study of mites and ticks.
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific medical meaning related to parasitic infestation.
Synonyms
- Mite infestation
- Acarinosis (a less common synonym)
Idioms
Not applicable. This is a technical medical term.
Phrasal Verbs
Not applicable. This is a noun.
Noun
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infestation with itch mites
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