Acariosis

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/

Definitions of acariosis

noun a skin disease caused by infestation with mites

Example Sentences

A1 The veterinarian diagnosed the cat with acariosis.

A2 Acariosis is a common condition in dogs caused by mites.

B1 The farmer treated the cows for acariosis to prevent further spread.

B2 Acariosis can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals.

C1 Research is being conducted to develop a more effective treatment for acariosis.

C2 The prevalence of acariosis in certain regions has raised concerns among public health officials.

Examples of acariosis in a Sentence

formal Acariosis is a skin condition caused by mites infesting the skin.

informal My dog was diagnosed with acariosis, but the vet said it's treatable.

slang I heard acariosis is going around the neighborhood, so make sure to keep your pets clean.

figurative The acariosis of corruption had spread through the government, infecting every level of authority.

Grammatical Forms of acariosis

• plural: acarioses
• comparative: more acariosis
• superlative: most acariosis
• present tense: acariosis
• future tense: will acariosis
• perfect tense: has acariosis
• continuous tense: is acariosising
• singular: acariosis
• positive degree: acariosis
• infinitive: to acariosis
• gerund: acariosising
• participle: acariosised

Origin and Evolution of acariosis

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acariosis' originated from the Greek word 'akari' meaning mite or tick.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe a condition caused by mites or ticks infestation, the term 'acariosis' has evolved to also refer to similar infestations in animals and plants.