Look up: Demodex

1. Demodex
   Type: Term Pronunciation: dem′ō-deks Definitions: 1. A genus of minute (0.1-0.4 mm) follicular mites (family Demodicidae) that inhabit the skin and are usually found in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of mammals, including humans. Some cases of blepharitis in humans have been attr...
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2. Demodex
   A genus of very minute (0.1 to 0.4 mm) follicular mites (family Demodicidae) that inhabit the skin and are usually found in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of mammals, including humans. ... Origin: G. Demos, tallow, + dex, a woodworm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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3. Demodex
   (dem´o-deks) a genus of mites parasitic within the hair follicles of the host, including the species D. folliculo´rum in humans, and several other species in domestic and other animals.
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4. Demodex
   A mite that causes mange.
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5. Demodex
   `Demodex` is a genus of tiny parasitic mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals. About 65 species of Demodex mites are known; they are among the smallest of arthropods. Two species living on humans have been identified: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, both f...
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