acariasis

Circa 19th century, from acar- +‎ -iasis.

• IPA^(key): /ˌæk.əˈɹaɪ.ə.sɪs/

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acariasis (countable and uncountable, plural acariases)

1. An infestation with, or disease caused by mites or ticks.

Do not confuse acariasis (a parasitic disease with mites) with ascariasis (a parasitic disease with worms).