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acariosis

acariosis

9.9
An infestation of the skin by tiny mites that causes itching and irritation
  • noun
  • /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with acariosis after noticing persistent itching and skin lesions.

Examples

  • Human cases of acariosis are rare but can cause significant discomfort and skin irritation.

  • Many pets suffer from acariosis during the summer.

  • Early detection of acariosis can help prevent the spread of mites among livestock.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with acariosis.

  • Human cases of acariosis are rare but can cause significant discomfort and skin irritation.

  • The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with acariosis after noticing persistent itching and skin lesions.

  • Many pets suffer from acariosis during the summer.

Synonyms

scabies
vsacariosis
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A skin disease you can catch that makes your skin very itchy

is a general infestation term not focused on contagion or intensity
acariasis
vsacariosis
  • Specialized
9.9

A skin condition caused by tiny mites that live on or in the skin and make it itch

is the same condition but named with a different term
acaridiasis
vsacariosis
  • Specialized
9.9

A skin infection caused by tiny mites that makes the skin very itchy

is the same concept but uses a different ending

Surface Forms

acariosis singular
acarioses plural

Morphology

acariosis = acari (opaque) = acari + osis

The formation acari + -osis follows a regular medical pattern (disease/condition), but the root 'acari' is a specialist taxonomic term unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Acariosis comes from acari, a word meaning 'mite', and the ending -osis, meaning 'a disease or condition'. So acariosis is a skin or body condition caused by mites.