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acariasis

acariasis

9.9
A skin condition caused by tiny mites that live on or in the skin and make it itch
  • noun
  • /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : acarosis
  • The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with acariasis after observing intense scratching and hair loss.

Examples

  • Treatment for acariasis often includes topical or oral medications to eliminate the mites.

  • In some regions, acariasis is a frequent cause of skin irritation in livestock.

  • The patient was diagnosed with acariasis last week.

  • Many people are unaware of acariasis and its symptoms.

  • The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with acariasis after observing intense scratching and hair loss.

  • In some regions, acariasis is a frequent cause of skin irritation in livestock.

  • Treatment for acariasis often includes topical or oral medications to eliminate the mites.

Synonyms

acariosis
vsacariasis
  • Specialized
9.9

An infestation of the skin by tiny mites that causes itching and irritation

is the medical condition caused specifically by mite infestation
acaridiasis
vsacariasis
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the medical term focusing on mite infestation rather than infection

Surface Forms

acariasis singular
acariases plural

Morphology

acariasis = acarus (opaque) = acari + asis

The combining form 'acari-' and the medical suffix are specialized and not recognizable to average learners, so the meaning 'infestation with mites' is not readily derivable from common vocabulary.

Etymology

Acariasis comes from the root acari- meaning 'mite' and the ending -iasis meaning 'disease' or 'infestation'. So acariasis means a 'disease caused by mites', which is why the word is used for skin problems when tiny mites live on and irritate the skin.