myasis
[ mahy-uh-sis ]
/ ˈmaɪ ə sɪs /
noun, plural my·a·ses [mahy-uh-seez] /ˈmaɪ əˌsiz/. Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.
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Definition for myasis (2 of 2)
myiasis
or my·a·sis
[ mahy-uh-sis ]
/ ˈmaɪ ə sɪs /
noun, plural my·ia·ses [mahy-uh-seez] /ˈmaɪ əˌsiz/. Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.
any disease that results from the infestation of tissues or cavities of the body by larvae of flies.
Origin of myiasis
1830–40; < Greek
myî(a) fly +
-asis
Example sentences from the Web for myasis
A case of myasis aurium accompanying the radical mastoid operation.
Handbook of Medical Entomology |William Albert RileyMyasis—By this term (spelled also myiasis, and myiosis), is meant parasitism by dipterous larv.
Handbook of Medical Entomology |William Albert RileyThe name of Myasis has been given to the presence of these larv in a wound.
Animal Parasites and Messmates |P. J. Van BenedenThe best authenticated cases of myasis of the urinary passage have been due to larv of Fannia.
Handbook of Medical Entomology |William Albert Riley
British Dictionary definitions for myasis
myiasis
/ (ˈmaɪəsɪs) /
noun plural -ses (-ˌsiːz)
infestation of the body by the larvae of flies
any disease resulting from such infestation
Word Origin for myiasis
C19: New Latin, from Greek
muia a fly
Medical definitions for myasis
myiasis
[ mī′ə-sĭs, mī-ī′ə-sĭs ]
n. pl. -ses (-sēz)
Infestation of tissue by fly larvae.
A disease resulting from such infestation.