Definitions for myiasis

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myiasis my·ia·sis

Spelling: [mahy-uh-sis]

IPA: /ˈmaɪ ə sɪs/

Myiasis is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 89 anagrams from letters in myiasis (aiimssy).

Definitions for myiasis

noun

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

Origin of myiasis

1830-40; Greek myî(a) fly + -asis

Examples for myiasis

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

myiasis: disease or injury caused by the attack of dipterous larvae.