acariasis

== English == === Etymology === Circa 19th century, from acar- +‎ -iasis. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌæk.əˈɹaɪ.ə.sɪs/ === Noun === acariasis (countable and uncountable, plural acariases) An infestation with, or disease caused by mites or ticks. ==== Usage notes ==== Do not confuse acariasis (a parasitic disease with mites) with ascariasis (a parasitic disease with worms). ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====