Definition
acariases
noun
- Plural of acariasis; diseases or infestations caused by parasitic mites or ticks.
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- Acariases are common parasitic conditions in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The veterinarian diagnosed several acariases in the livestock.
- Scabies is one of the most prevalent acariases affecting humans worldwide.
- Treatment of acariases typically involves antiparasitic medications.
- Various acariases can cause severe itching and skin damage in affected animals.