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acarology

American  
[ak-uh-rol-uh-jee] / ˌæk əˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the branch of zoology dealing with mites and ticks.

acarology British  
/ ˌækəˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the study of mites and ticks

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Other Word Forms

  • acarologist noun

Etymology

Origin of acarology

acar(us) + -o- + -logy

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