acariosis
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Definition
Noun: A skin condition caused by infestation with very small arachnids of the order Acarina, especially itch mites (Sarcoptes scabiei), resulting in intense itching and skin irritation.
Usage
This is a medical and veterinary term. It is used in formal or technical contexts to describe a parasitic infestation by mites. * The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with acariosis after finding mites in its skin scrapings. * Acariosis is a common occupational hazard for poultry farmers.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used interchangeably with acariasis. While both refer to mite infestation, some specialized texts use "acariasis" for infestations affecting internal organs or cavities and "acariosis" specifically for skin infestations, though this distinction is not universally applied.
Variants and Related Words
- Acariasis (n): A synonym for acariosis, commonly used to mean any disease caused by mites.
- Acarid (n): A mite or tick; a member of the order Acarina.
- Acarology (n): The branch of zoology that studies mites and ticks.
Synonyms
- Mite infestation
- Scabies (specifically for infestation in humans)
- Mange (specifically for similar infestations in animals)
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Parasitosis: A disease caused by parasites.
- Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
Noun
- infestation with itch mites