Demodex is a genus of tiny parasitic mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals. Around 65 species of Demodex are known. Two species living on humans have been identified: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, both frequently referred to as eyelash mites. Demodex canis lives on the domestic dog. Infestation with Demodex is common and ...
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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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(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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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 attributed to Demodex infection; use of facial creams ...
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A mite that can cause mange.
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A mite that causes mange.
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