Dust Mite Definition

noun
Any of several mites of the family Pyroglyphidae, especially Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and D. farinae, that feed on shed skin cells and produce excrement that is a common household allergen associated especially with asthma and respiratory allergies.
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Noun

Singular:
dust mite
Plural:
dust mites

Dust Mite Sentence Examples

  • At night, in bed, we spend on average eight hours in close contact with large amounts of house dust mite allergen.

  • Of these, animal dander, the house dust mite and cockroaches are the most common culprits.

  • Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis including hayfever and that caused by other airborne allergens such as house dust mite and animal dander.

  • Poisoning gases like ozone are also destroyed along with all allergens such as pollen, dust mite feces and pet dander.

  • Solus is one of the leading names in bedding for dust mite control.

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