Definition of Acarina

1. Noun. Mites and ticks.


Definition of Acarina

1. n. pl. The group of Arachnida which includes the mites and ticks. Many species are parasitic, and cause diseases like the itch and mange.

Medical Definition of Acarina

1. 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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acarina

acardius acephalus
acardius amorphus
acardius anceps
acari
acarian
acariases
acariasis
acaricidal
acaricide
acaricides
acarid
acaridan
acaridans
acaridiasis
acarids
acarina
acarine
acarine dermatosis
acarines
acarinosis
acariosis
acarminative
acarodermatitis
acarodermatitis urticarioides
acarodomatium
acarodomatiums
acaroid
acaroid gum
acaroid resin
acarologies

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