How Do You Spell ACARINOSIS?

Pronunciation: [ɐkˌaɹɪnˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA)

Acarinosis (əˌkæɹɪˈnoʊsɪs) is a medical condition caused by an infestation of mites. The spelling of this word can be understood through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "a," is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a stressed long "a" sound represented by "ā" in the second syllable. The third syllable contains a short "i" sound and the fourth syllable has a long "o" sound, represented by "ō." The final three letters, "sis," indicate the medical condition involving infestation or disease.

ACARINOSIS Meaning and Definition

1. Acarinosis is a rare medical condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of microscopic arthropods known as acarids or mites on the human body or within various bodily organs. These mites belong to the class Arachnida and can include species such as Sarcoptes scabiei, Demodex folliculorum, or Cheyletiella.

   The condition typically manifests as intense itching, redness, and inflammation of the affected skin or dermatitis. Depending on the species of mite involved, acarinosis can occur as scabies, folliculitis, or mange, affecting different parts of the body and exhibiting varying degrees of severity. Acarinosis can cause significant discomfort, impair physical and mental well-being, and may even lead to secondary infections due to scratching.

   The diagnosis of acarinosis is usually obtained through clinical examination and the identification of mite specimens under a microscope or by conducting skin scrapings. Treatment options for acarinosis commonly include topical application of acaricidal medications like benzyl benzoate or permethrin, as well as oral medications such as ivermectin in severe cases. Additionally, maintaining good hygiene practices and avoiding close contact with infested individuals is recommended to prevent the spread of these mites.

   Although acarinosis is a relatively uncommon condition, it is important to promptly seek medical attention and adhere to the prescribed treatments to control the symptoms, minimize complications, and prevent the transmission of mites to others.

2. Acariasis.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ACARINOSIS

• zcarinosis
• scarinosis
• wcarinosis
• qcarinosis
• axarinosis
• avarinosis
• afarinosis
• adarinosis
• aczrinosis
• acsrinosis
• acwrinosis
• acqrinosis
• acaeinosis
• acadinosis
• acafinosis
• acatinosis
• aca5inosis
• aca4inosis
• acarunosis
• acarjnosis

Plural form of ACARINOSIS is ACARINOSES