noun
- Plural of myasis; infestation of living tissue by fly larvae, typically causing infection and tissue damage.
Usage: medical; also spelled 'myiasis'
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the wound as a case of myases caused by blowfly larvae.
- Myases can occur in both animals and humans if wounds are left untreated and exposed to flies.
- Proper wound care and hygiene help prevent myases in tropical climates.