acariasis Meaning & Definition
/ˌæk.əˈɹaɪ.ə.sɪs/
What Does Acariasis Mean?
As a noun, acariasis means An infestation with, or disease caused by mites or ticks.
Acariasis at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌæk.əˈɹaɪ.ə.sɪs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | acaridiasis and acariosis |
| Plural | acariases |
Acariasis Definition (Noun)
- An infestation with, or disease caused by mites or ticks.
Synonyms of Acariasis
Acariasis synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acariasis
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Acariasis in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
acariasis (countable and uncountable, plural acariases)
Origin of Acariasis
Circa 19th century, from acar- + -iasis.
Pronouncing Acariasis
The standard pronunciation of acariasis is //ˌæk.əˈɹaɪ.ə.sɪs//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Acariasis
What part of speech is acariasis?
Acariasis is a noun.
What is another word for acariasis?
Words with a similar meaning to acariasis include acaridiasis and acariosis. See the full list of acariasis synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of acariasis?
The plural of acariasis is acariases.