Acariasis (Noun)
Meaning
Infestation with itch mites.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the farm animals with acariasis due to the presence of itch mites in their skin.
- The livestock were treated for acariasis to alleviate the discomfort caused by the mite infestation.
- Acarasis is a common problem in animal husbandry, especially in regions with high humidity and poor sanitation.
- The farmer noticed that his cattle were scratching excessively, which led him to suspect an outbreak of acariasis.
- After conducting a thorough examination, the animal health expert confirmed that the chickens were suffering from acariasis caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite.