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house–dust mite
noun
Definition of HOUSE-DUST MITE
: either of two widely distributed mites (Dermatophagoides farinae and D. pteronyssinus) that commonly occur in house dust and often induce allergic responses especially in children
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First Known Use of HOUSE-DUST MITE
1967
Medical Dictionary
house–dust mite
noun \ˈhau̇s-ˌdəst-\
Medical Definition of HOUSE–DUST MITE
: either of two widely distributed mites of the genus Dermatophagoides (D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus) that commonly occur in house dust and often induce allergic responses especially in children
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