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myiasis
 

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Noun myiasis has 1 sense
  1. myiasis - infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation
    --1 is a kind of     infestation

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Term: myiasis

Description:

Myiasis is a medical condition caused by infestation of the body by fly larvae. It occurs in both humans and animals, and the larvae feed on living or necrotic tissue, causing infection and potential health complications.

Example Sentences:

  1. He developed myiasis after being bitten by a fly during his trip to the tropical forest.
  2. The veterinarian treated the dog's myiasis by removing the larvae from the wound.

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