acariasis

acariasis definition - medical

ac·a·ri·a·sis (ăkˌə-rīˈə-sĭs)

noun pl. ac·a·ri·a·ses (-sēzˌ)
A disease, usually of the skin, caused by infestation with mites. Also called acaridiasis, acarinosis.

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