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myiasis

myia·sis

UK/maɪˈaɪ.ə.sɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation

Origin

From Ancient Greek μυῖα (muîa, “fly”) + -iasis.

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