Definitions for myasis

myasis my·a·sis

Spelling: [mahy-uh-sis]
IPA: /ˈmaɪ ə sɪs/

Myasis is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 83 anagrams from letters in myasis (aimssy).

Definitions for myasis

noun

  1. myiasis.
  2. any disease that results from the infestation of tissues or cavities of the body by larvae of flies.

Origin of myasis

1830-40; Greek myî(a) fly + -asis

Examples for myasis

The best authenticated cases of myasis of the urinary passage have been due to larv of Fannia.

myasis—By this term (spelled also myiasis, and myiosis), is meant parasitism by dipterous larv.

The name of myasis has been given to the presence of these larv in a wound.

A case of myasis aurium accompanying the radical mastoid operation.

Word Value for myasis
Scrable

11

Words with friends

11

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