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- [mahy-uh-sis]
- /ˈmaɪ ə sɪs/
- /mˌɪɪˈɑːsiz/
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- [mahy-uh-sis]
- /ˈmaɪ ə sɪs/
Definitions of myiasis word
- noun plural myiasis any disease that results from the infestation of tissues or cavities of the body by larvae of flies. 1
- noun myiasis (medicine) The infestation of a living vertebrate by maggots. 1
- noun myiasis infestation of the body by the larvae of flies 0
- noun myiasis any disease resulting from such infestation 0
- noun myiasis infestation of a body area or cavity by fly maggots 0
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Origin of myiasis
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Greek myî(a) fly + -asis
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Parts of speech for Myiasis
noun
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myiasis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is myiasis?
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