acarology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of ticks and mites.

Pronunciation

/æ.kəˈɹɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acarology.wav /æ.kəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Word forms

acarology

Etymology

From acaro- + -logy, based on Ancient Greek ἄκαρι (ákari, “cheese mite, tick”) + -λογία (-logía).

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