acariasis

[ ak-uh-rahy-uh-sis ]
/ ˌæk əˈraɪ ə sɪs /

noun, plural ac·a·ri·a·ses [ak-uh-rahy-uh-seez] /ˌæk əˈraɪ əˌsiz/. Pathology.

infestation with acarids, especially mites.
a skin disease caused by such infestation, as scabies.

Origin of acariasis

From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; see origin at acarus, -iasis

Words nearby acariasis

acapulco, acapulco gold, acarbose, acardia, acari, acariasis, acaricide, acarid, acaridae, acarina, acarine

British Dictionary definitions for acariasis

acariasis
/ (ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs) /

noun

infestation of the hair follicles and skin with acarids, esp mites

Word Origin for acariasis

C19: New Latin. See acarus, -iasis

Medical definitions for acariasis

acariasis
[ ăk′ə-rī′ə-sĭs ]

n. pl. ac•a•ri•a•ses (-sēz′)

A disease, usually of the skin, caused by infestation with mites. acaridiasis acarinosis