Demodex

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of the genus Demodex of mites.

    "The growing interest in demodex over the past 20 years has expanded our understanding of this tick and its pathogenetic role. […] In addition, the number of demodexes in children is generally lower than in adult patients, presumably due to the relatively shorter period of infection."

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"Tom's face was infested with Demodex mites, causing symptoms of itching, inflammation, and hair loss."

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Demodex, from Ancient Greek δημός (dēmós, “fat”, noun) + δήξ (dḗx, “worm in wood”).

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