| acarid | A general term for a member of the family Acaridae or for a mite. Synonym: acaridan. Origin: G. Akari, mite (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Acaridae | A family of the order Acarina, a large group of exceptionally small mites, usually 0.5 mm or less, abundant in dried fruits and meats, grain, meal, and flour; frequently a cause of severe dermatitis among persons hypersensitised by frequent handling of infested products. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acaridan | <zoology> One of a group of arachnids, including the mites and ticks. See: Acarus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acaridiasis | Any disease caused by mites, usually a skin infestation. See: mange. Synonym: acaridiasis, acarinosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acarina | <zoology> The group of Arachnida which includes the mites and ticks. Many species are parasitic, and cause diseases like the itch and mange. Origin: NL, from Gr. A mite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acarine | <medicine> Of or caused by acari or mites; as, acarine diseases. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acarine dermatosis | An eruption caused by one of the acarine parasites. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acarinosis | Any disease caused by mites, usually a skin infestation. See: mange. Synonym: acaridiasis, acarinosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acarodermatitis | A skin inflammation or eruption produced by a mite. Origin: G. Akari, mite, + derma (dermat-), skin (05 Mar 2000) |
| acarodermatitis urticarioides | Infestation with the grain itch mite, Pyemotes ventricosus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acaroid | <zoology> Shaped like or resembling a mite. Origin: NL, acarus a mite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acarology | The study of acarine parasites, the ticks and mites, and the diseases they transmit. Origin: G. Akari, mite, + logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |
| acarophobia | <psychology> Morbid fear of small parasites, small particles, or of itching. Origin: G. Akari, mite, + phobos, fear (05 Mar 2000) |
| acarpellous | <botany> Having no carpels. Origin: Pref. A- not + carpel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acarpous | <botany> Not producing fruit; unfruitful. Origin: Gr.; priv. + fruit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |