acarid

noun ac·a·rid \ˈa-kə-rəd\

Definition of ACARID

: any of an order (Acari syn. Acarina) of arachnids including the mites and ticks

— acarid adjective

1881

Medical Dictionary

noun ac·a·rid \ˈak-ə-rəd\

: any of the order Acari of arachnids; especially : any of the family Acaridae of mites

—acarid adjective

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