1. A disease or condition caused by infestation with mites or ticks, particularly parasitic acarids.
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with acariasis after observing mite infestation under the microscope.
• Acariasis in poultry can lead to significant economic losses if left untreated.
• Certain species of mites are responsible for causing acariasis in both domestic and wild animals.
• The patient's skin condition was determined to be acariasis rather than a simple allergic reaction.
• Preventive measures against acariasis include regular cleaning and proper hygiene practices.